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Poria Cube, Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, and Coix Seed Soup

Poria Cube, Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, and Coix Seed Soup

A gentle herbal soup of lean pork with poria, Chinese yam, lotus seeds, and coix seeds, simmered forty-five minutes into a mild, starchy, restorative tonic broth.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Wash the Chinese yam, coix seeds, and lotus seeds, and soak them in advance for 15 minutes for later use.

  2. 2
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    Peel the ginger and cut it into small pieces.

  3. 3
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    Pour an appropriate amount of water into the pot and bring it to a boil. Add the lean meat, blanch it briefly, then remove and drain.

  4. 4
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    Put water, ginger slices, soaked Chinese yam, coix seeds, and lotus seeds into the pot.

  5. 5
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    Then continue to add lean meat, boil on high heat, and then simmer on low heat for 45 minutes.

  6. 6
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    Sprinkle some salt to season, then it’s ready to serve.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Pork shank
    200 g
  • Chinese yam
    30 g
  • Poria cubes
    20 g
  • Coix seed
    20 g
  • Lotus seed
    15 g

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Ginger
    3 slice

Seasonings

  • table salt
    to taste