Luscious Fragrance---steamed Pork Ribs with Lotus Leaf Powder
1.
Wash the fresh lotus leaves with water and blanch them in boiling water for later use.
2.
Cut off the ribs, wash and put in a container, add all the seasonings and lotus seeds, marinate for 30 minutes.
3.
Pick out the scallion and ginger used to marinate the ribs, stir in the steamed meat powder and grab evenly.
4.
Let the rice noodles and meat absorb some moisture and let stand for 5 minutes.
5.
Peel the lotus root and cut into small pieces with a hob, peel off the lotus seeds, peel them, and set aside.
6.
Spread the lotus leaves in the steamer, and put a layer of lotus root pieces on the bottom layer.
7.
Place the ribs and lotus seeds on top of the lotus root and wrap them with lotus leaves.
8.
Steam on medium heat for 1 hour until the ribs are tender.
9.
Peel off the lotus leaves, sprinkle with chopped green onion and enjoy.
Tips:
1. Wrap the ribs with lotus leaves, the taste is more delicate and fragrant, and at the same time, it can prevent water vapor from entering when steaming.
2. The ribs should be cut to a uniform size, so that the ribs are easy to taste and easy to steam.
3. In addition to using lotus root as a base, you can also use potatoes or taro, which are all sucking ingredients, which can inhale oil and umami when steaming.
4. Steaming is the healthiest cooking method, followed by boiling, then frying, roasting, and deep-frying. Therefore, eating more steamed food can retain more nutrients in the food, and it will not eat too much fat. More importantly, the steaming method is simple and convenient.
