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Shiitake mushroom, carrot and red date soup with lean pork

冬菇紅蘿蔔紅棗瘦肉湯
strengthens the spleenwhets the appetitereplenishes qinourishes bloodclears heatAll year slow-boiled · 2 hours A$7–12

“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”

Ingredients

百子櫃Dried shiitake mushroom· soaked until softened6 to 8
街市Carrot2
百子櫃Red jujube date· pitted6
街市Lean pork300 g
街市Fresh ginger2 slices

Method

  1. Soak the dried shiitake until softened and trim off the stems; peel the carrots and cut them into chunks.
  2. Cut the lean pork into large pieces and blanch it (汆水, a quick boil that draws out the blood and scum), then set aside.
  3. Put everything in the pot, add 2 litres of water and bring to the boil over high heat.
  4. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, then season with salt.

Who it suits

  • suitable for young and old
  • everyday household soup

Who should take care

  • People with gout should note the purines in shiitake mushrooms

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ABC湯(番茄薯仔紅蘿蔔粟米瘦肉湯)
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“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”

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街市Chayote· 2街市Corn / maize (with corn silk)· 1 to 2街市Carrot· 1街市Pork spare ribs· 350 to 600 g百子櫃Candied honey date· 2百子櫃Dried scallop (conpoy)· 2… +1

“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”

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“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”

Lo Fo Tong is cultural food-heritage reference, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, unwell or on medication, talk to your doctor or registered practitioner before changing what is in the pot.