Yen Can Cook: Nagaimo Beetroot Pork Ribs Soup

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Nagaimo or also known as Mountain Yam, Chinese Yam belongs to the family of yam, it is known as Huai Shan (淮山) or Shan Yao(山药) in Mandarin. Unlike others from the same species , Nagaimo can be eaten raw. Fresh Nagaimo has a crispy texture and gives out a slippery mucous like substance similar to ladyfingers and has a taste which is mildly similar to that of potato.
 
Nagaimo is popular in Chinese herb medicines where it is used to strengthen the lungs, tonify the spleen and kidneys. It is also useful in treating diarrhea and poor appetite. The vitamin C present in the vegetable help in wound healing, bone growth and immune functioning. Also, it acts an anti-ageing element.The tuber is an excellent source of B-complex group of vitamins too which mediate various metabolic functions of the body.

 


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The beetroot is the taproot portion of the beet plant, usually known in North America as the beet, also table beet, garden beet, or red or golden beet. Other than as a food, beets have use as a food coloring and as a medicinal plant.

Certain unique pigment antioxidants in the root as well as in its top-greens have been found to offer protection against coronary artery disease and stroke, lower cholesterol levels within the body, and have anti-aging effects.

Ingredients (Serve 3-4)

1 Nagaimo

1 beetroot

1 carrot

300g pork ribs

Handful of red dates (de-seeded) & wolfberries (goji)

2500ml water

Salt to taste

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Step 1: Peel Nagaimo, beetroot and carrot then cut into chunks.

Step 2: Put the pork ribs into a pot of water and bring to boil, to remove blood and impurities. Remove, drain and set aside.

Step 3:Put all the ingredients (except salt) into a pot and add in water until enough to immerse all the ingredients. Bring to boil and lower the heat and let the soup simmer for 2-3 hours.

Step 4: Add salt to taste & serve.

 

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Happy Cooking!

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