A healthy lotus root soup traditionally made by grandma, featuring spare ribs, carrots, and lotus root. This dish is low-fat and low-calorie, perfect for a nutritious meal.
1: Start by par-boiling your spare ribs and clean.
2: In a medium pot, add your cleaned spare ribs, 1 shallot, 1/2 tbsp salt, 1 medium rock sugar, and 7 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
3: While waiting, peel and slice your carrots and lotus roots. You want to remove the skins from each, clean, then slice. Set aside.
4: After 30 minutes of simmering the broth, add 2 additional cups of water to the broth. Add your sliced lotus roots and carrots. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
5: After 15 minutes of cooking, season your soup with 1 tbsp chicken powder, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar.
6: Garnish with cilantro (optional) and top with fresh cracked black pepper. Serve by itself or with a side of rice.
