1. Boil the ribs in a pot under cold water, and put two slices of ginger in the water
2. Cut the lotus root in half, pat it loose with a knife, and break it into pieces by hand
3. Add water to the pot, put the ribs on a high heat and bring them to the lotus root. Turn to low heat and simmer for one hour. Put appropriate amount of green onion, sliced ginger, dried hawthorn, cooking wine in the pot, season with salt, chicken essence, and pepper
4. Sprinkle shallots and coriander before serving
