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Wondering what to cook with pork shanks? Lotus seed braised pork shanks is a tempting suggestion for you. This is an enticing and nutritious dish suitable for the current seasonal transition. Using simple ingredients, easy to make with just a little time investment, you'll have a flavorful and aromatic lotus seed braised pork shank dish. A dish worth adding to your daily menu for the family.
Fragrant and Tasty Lotus Seed Braised Pork Shanks
Preparation Time: 120 minutes Serving Size: 4-5 people
1. Ingredients for Lotus Seed Braised Pork Shanks:
- Pork shanks: 500 grams
- Lotus seeds: 100 grams
- Carrots: 100 grams
- Shiitake mushrooms: 5 grams
- Spring onions, Chinese chives: a few sprigs
- Common spices: Sugar, salt, MSG, bouillon, fish sauce.
Considerations when choosing ingredients:
- Choose mature, plump lotus seeds that are either white or deep yellow. Lotus seeds, if they still have the central embryo, are known to have a soothing effect on insomnia, nerve weakness, and calming the mind.
- When selecting pork shanks, opt for the hind legs as they have more meat and higher nutritional value. When touching the shanks, ensure they have elasticity, and the hooves are intact without any damage.
Ingredients for Lotus Seed Braised Pork Shanks
2. How to make Lotus Seed Braised Pork Shanks:
Step 1: Prep the pork shanks
Clean and scrape off any dirt from the pork shanks.
Parboil the pork shanks on the stove, then remove and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
Parboiling the pork shanks
Cleanse the pork shanks with cold water
Step 2: Prep other ingredients
Soak lotus seeds and mushrooms in cold water for 1-2 hours, then drain them.
Simmer lotus seeds with about 400ml of water for 20 minutes.
Note: simmer over low heat to prevent lotus seeds from breaking.
Simmer lotus seeds for about 20 minutes
Peel carrots, wash them thoroughly, and cut into bite-sized chunks.
Cut carrots into bite-sized chunks
Clean and finely chop the spring onions and Chinese chives.
Step 3: Braise lotus seed-braised pork shanks
Braise pork shanks with about 1 liter of water. When the shanks start boiling, add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of bouillon. Simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes. Regularly skim off impurities to ensure clear broth.
Add carrots to the braising mixture along with the pork shanks.
Step 4: Finishing Touches
Present the dish in a large bowl, garnish with spring onions and cilantro on top, and it's complete!
Irresistible Braised Pork Shank Soup
3. Finished Product:
Step 4: Final Touches
Present the dish in a large bowl, adding spring onions and cilantro on top, and it's complete!
Delicious Braised Pork Shank Soup
3. Finished Product:
Enjoy a delicious braised pork shank soup with rich broth, fragrant and succulent pork shanks, crunchy lotus seeds, shiitake mushrooms, and carrots. On a chilly day, embracing a bowl of piping hot lotus seed braised pork shank soup is simply unmatched.
Simple, isn't it? This dish requires humble ingredients and a straightforward cooking process. Just invest a bit of your time, and you'll have a delicious meal for the whole family. Don't hesitate; get cooking today to bring warmth and togetherness to your family.
