Since I’ve been wanting to add more tubers in my meal, I made Lily Root (Lotus Root) Soup for today’s meal. Yeah I’ve been having this lazy mood over the weekend, so my weekend cooking has been anything with minimal efforts.
Ingredients:
2 lotus/lily root – cut off end parts, and scrape the sides lightly (no need to use peeler)
Sorry I forgot to take picture of the ones I bought cause I was recharging the camera’s battery. Anyway here what they look like. Thanks for Google. (Source)
2-3 pieces of Chinese dried scallops (usually can be purchased at any Chinese supermarkets- they come in a package) -(Source)
Homemade chicken broth -didn’t really measure the amount – as long it covers all the lotus root -about 1 quart?
Dash of salt
Directions:
1. Boil the whole lotus root, dried scallops in the chicken broth in pressure cooker – about 25 minutes
If you don’t have pressure cooker, might need to boil them a lot longer (simmer)- about 1-2 hours or until the lotus roots are tender. Add some salt.
2. Separate the lotus root from the broth
3. Slice them!
aren't they pretty? Look like flowers hehe
4. Enjoy them with the soup
