Lotus Root Soup 莲藕汤

Lotus Root Soup (Serves 3-4)

Ingredients:

1 lb of lotus root

5-6 chicken/ pork bones (could be replace with 8-10 chunks of meat with bones)

1/2 cup of nuts

black moss (a small piece about 1in x 2in)

8-10 dried oysters (optional) (soak in hot water for 15-20 minutes)

To taste:

2 tbsp of soy sauce

A pinch of salt

Few dashes of pepper

Instructions:

1. Slice the lotus root and clean the inner parts. (there might be sand in between the holes)
2. Rinse the meat with hot water (tap hot water is fine) for several times (to remove the strong smell of the meat).
3. Place all the ingredients (except black moss) into a 5-quart pot and fill the pot with water until 3/4 full.
4. After the soup has boil, let it continue boil for 8-10 minutes under high heat.
5. Then, add in the black moss and dry oysters, change to medium heat and let it simmer for an hour.
6. Add in the soy sauce, salt and pepper to taste. (you can add more according to your taste preference)