Lotus Root Soup With Dry Squid And Peanut

Putonghua : lian ou hua seng tang

Ingredients (for 4 persons)
Dry Squid 1 pc (100 g)          Lotus Root  350 g          Pork Loin  500 g            Ginger  3 slices
Peanut  100 g          Salt  some          Glaced Dates  2 pcs         Dry Black Mushroom  1 pc

Sauce For Drag
Light Soy Sauce  2 tbsp          Sugar  1/3 tbsp         Minces Red Chilli  1 pc

Steps
1) Soak the dry squid in clear water at least 1 hour, pour away water
2) Wash Lotus Root, peel and chop into thick slices
3) Wash Pork Loin and cut into 4-5 pieces, wash peanuts and mushroom
4) Put approx. 3-4 liter of water into a large clay pot (longer boiling time, more water)
5) Add all materials together when water is boiled, cover lid well
6) Boil in lowest heat for 2-3 hours, add salt to serve

7) Dish up the dregs, chop the pork into small dices, served with sauce

Remark
tbsp – table spoon
Better the taste of soup, longer the boiling time to 4 hours