Chinese Food
Red bean and lotus root soup
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Traditional Chinese medicine believes that lotus root is cold and sweet. It has the functions of cooling blood and dispersing stasis. It can benefit blood and stop diarrhea. It can also strengthen the spleen and appetizer. In winter, lotus root is mostly used to cook with meat. It can nourish and strengthen the body, strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach when boiled with red beans. It can be used to deal with the dryness in winter in the north.
Cooking ingredients
Cooking Steps
Step1:Wash red beans and job's tears. Soak them one night in advanc
Step2:Put the rice water and beans into the pot together. Add enough water and bring to a boil
Step3:Wash the lotus root one section and remove the skin
Step4:Cut into large pieces and soak them in clear water; the purpose of soaking is to put them into the pot after boiling. No need to soak them specially
Step5:Boil the beans for 10 minutes. Put in the lotus root
Step6:Cover and simmer for 50 minutes
Step7:Turn off the heat and put in some icing sugar. Then hot soup. The icing sugar will melt in a moment
Step8:When it's a little cold, it can be drunk in a bowl. The lotus root has become soft and waxy in 50 minutes.
Cooking tips:Red beans and job's tears need to be soaked in advance. Lotus root needs to wait for red beans and job's tears to boil for 10 minutes before putting them in. The water needs to be put in enough quantity at a time. There are skills in making delicious dishes.
