Cantonese Slow Cooked Soup
A traditional healing broth made with patience and time-honored ingredients.
195 min
Easy
Cantonesa
4 servings
The story behind
I remember walking into a tiny shop in Guangdong on a freezing day. The chef just handed me a bowl of this and said it would bring me back to life. He wasn't kidding. Now, every time the scent of red dates fills my kitchen, I'm right back there. It’s more than just a meal; it's a bowl of pure comfort that feels like a warm hug from the inside out.
Instructions
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1Blanch the meat in boiling water for a couple of minutes to keep your broth nice and clear.
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2Get your water going in a large pot and toss in the meat, ginger, and red dates.
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3Once it boils, turn the heat way down. Let it simmer low and slow for about 3 hours.
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4Add the goji berries and lotus root during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
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5Serve it piping hot in ceramic bowls. Let the natural, deep flavors take center stage.
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