Method 1 – Instant Pot Using Pressure Cooker Function:
Place pork, lotus root, raw peanuts and dried red dates into a large instant pot. Gently mix the ingredients well together.
Add water to maximum level indicated by the instant pot. Cover the instant pot and lock lid.
Using the pressure cooker function. Cook for 35 minutes. Then turn off the heat.
Let the instant pot rest for another 10 minutes, carefully release pressure. Unlock lid and add salt to taste and serve.
Method 2 – Stove Top Cooking:
Blanch pork in some boiling water to remove scum. Drain and set aside.
Place 4 litres of water into a large covered pot and bring to a boil.
Add raw peanuts and dried red dates and bring to a boil again. Then turn the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
Then add pork and lotus root and bring to a boil again. Then turn the heat to low and continue to simmer for 1½ hours or until pork and raw peanuts are soft. Add salt to taste and serve.
Allergens: "Nuts".Fresh or frozen lotus roots, raw peanuts skin on and dried red dates can be purchased from Asian groceries stores.For NUT FREE version of this recipe, exclude the peanuts, just add 2 tablespoons dried goji berries instead.
Nutrition Facts
Chinese Lotus Root and Pork Soup
Serving Size
1 people
Amount per Serving
Calories
322.25
% Daily Value*
Fat
21.77
g
33
%
Saturated Fat
4.19
g
26
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
6.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9.79
g
Cholesterol
40.87
mg
14
%
Sodium
561.95
mg
24
%
Potassium
696.22
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
13.17
g
4
%
Fiber
5.29
g
22
%
Protein
22.16
g
44
%
Vitamin A
3.66
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
18.22
mg
22
%
Calcium
76.72
mg
8
%
Iron
2.6
mg
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.