Where do I find lotus root?
Asian supermarkets stock fresh lotus root year-round; it looks like a sausage-shaped beige tuber. Vacuum-packed pre-sliced lotus root also works but adds slightly less sweetness to the broth.
Chinese · dinner
Cantonese Lotus Root and Pork Rib Soup
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135m
Total time
4
Servings
310
kcal
easy
Difficulty
May 18, 2026
INGREDIENTS.
4
Other
- g pork spare ribs, chopped into 4 cm sections
- g lotus root, scrubbed and cut into 1.5 cm rounds
- pieces dried red dates (jujubes), pitted
- tbsp dried wolfberries (goji berries)
- slices fresh ginger
- litres cold water
- tsp fine salt, or to taste
- tsp white pepper
THE METHOD.
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FAQ · Things people ask
About this recipe.
Can I skip the dried dates and wolfberries?
Yes — the soup will be cleaner and less sweet but still good. If you skip them, add a small pinch of salt a little earlier to compensate.
Is this good for meal prep?
Excellent for it. The soup keeps refrigerated for 4 days and improves overnight as the collagen sets. Skim the fat from the top when cold.
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