Lotus root soup with adzuki
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- Soak the beans overnight
- Easy
- Serves 6
Ingredients
1 lotus root (dried lotus root should be soaked beforehand for max 2h)
- 200g red beans (or adzuki beans)
- 4 honey dates
- 2 litres chicken stock
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
- STEP 1Wash and soak the red beans overnight. Drain before use
- STEP 2Clean lotus root and rinse well, slice and set aside (soak in water with a splash of vinegar to keep it from browning)
- STEP 3Bring chicken stock to a boil, add the red beans and cooke at high heat for 15 minutes
- STEP 4Lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour
- STEP 5Add lotus root and honey dates. Continue to simmer for 2 hours
- STEP 6Add salt and pepper to taste before serving
