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Lotus Root and Pork Sour Soup

Cost $8, save $12

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  • 15 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Main

    • 🐖 80g sliced pork
    • 🥚 1 beaten egg
    • 80g lotus root, sliced
    • 2 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
    • 🧅 55g green onion, sliced
    • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • Soup Base

    • 💧 400cc water
    • 1 tbsp sake
    • 1 tbsp mirin
    • 🧂 1/3 tsp salt
    • 1.5 tbsp vinegar
    • 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1/2 tsp chicken broth powder

  • Thickener

    • 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
    • 💧 1 tbsp water

  • Garnish

    • To taste chili oil
    • A pinch of pepper

STEPS

1

Slice lotus root into 3mm pieces, soak in water, and drain. Slice shiitake mushrooms and green onion.

2

Heat sesame oil in a pot over medium heat. Add pork and cook until color changes. Add lotus root, shiitake mushrooms, and green onion, then stir until coated with oil.

3

Add soup base ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.

4

Increase heat to medium, add cornstarch mixture, and stir until thickened. Slowly pour in beaten egg and stir gently.

5

Serve in bowls, drizzle chili oil, and sprinkle pepper to taste.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

180

Calories

  • 15g
    Protein
  • 12g
    Carbs
  • 6g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Lotus root adds a crunchy texture; avoid overcooking.Use fresh ingredients for better flavor.Adjust vinegar and chili oil to balance sourness and spiciness.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.