Lotus root and barley bone soup

Overview

Lotus root is rich in starch, protein, vitamin B, vitamin C, fat, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other minerals. The meat is plump and tender, white and round, and has a sweet and crisp taste. Eating lotus root regularly can nourish yin, clear away heat, moisten dryness and quench thirst, clear the heart and calm the mind. Barley can strengthen muscles and bones, strengthen the spleen and stomach, eliminate edema, remove rheumatism, and clear away lung heat. It is rich in nutrients. It is a good medicinal food for patients with chronic illness and physical weakness, the elderly, pregnant women, and children who are recovering from illness, and can be taken regularly. Barley is a very good tonic for women. A large amount of vitamin B1 can make the skin smooth and whiten, and can also play an anti-uterine cancer role. Stewing lotus root, barley and bones together can remove dampness and heat, strengthen the spleen and stomach, strengthen muscles and bones, prevent colds, and is beneficial to the healthy growth of children.

Tags

• soups
• home cooking
• soup
• barley
• lotus root
• pork carcass
• ginger
• salt

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1 The barley is soaked in water for six hours in advance.

   

2. 2 Soak the carcass in water for an hour to wash away the blood.

   

3. 3 Peel the lotus root, wash and cut into small pieces.

   

4. 4 Put the washed carcass into the pressure cooker, add lotus root and barley.

   

5. 5 Add appropriate amount of water and add three slices of ginger.

   

6. 6 Put the electric pressure cooker into the electric pressure cooker, turn on the power, select the "bone" function, and let the electric pressure cooker start working.

   

7. 7 After the electric pressure cooker finishes working and releases the pressure, add an appropriate amount of salt and it is ready to eat.