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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour 10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Lotus Seed Stewed Stomach For 2 people
Pork stomach 500 gr Lotus seeds 100 gr Sliced ginger 10 gr Vinegar 4 tablespoons Rice wine 1 tablespoon Salt/MSG A little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh pork stomach
- You should choose stomachs that are white or light pink, about 2-3cm thick and elastic.
- Choose pork stomachs that have a lot of fluids but are not sticky, the inside should not have hard parts or hard seeds, and should have a light sour smell.
- Avoid buying stomachs with bruises, boils, ulcers, bloating, or gas.
How to choose good dried lotus seeds
- To choose good dried lotus seeds, select those that are slightly yellowish and uniformly colored.
- Good dried lotus seeds have a characteristic light fragrance, are hard and crunchy, and the separation point of the lotus seeds should not be cracked too much.
- Avoid buying dried lotus seeds that are dark, chipped, or have green mold.
- Buy dried lotus seeds from reputable places, with clear origins, safe packaging, and hygienic conditions.
How to cook Pork Stomach Stewed with Lotus Seeds
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Soak lotus seeds
Soak 100g of dried lotus seeds in a bowl of cold water for 6 – 7 hours to soften the seeds. After that, rinse and drain.
Tip: To save time, it is recommended to use fresh lotus seeds instead of dried ones. You can buy fresh lotus seeds directly at the market.
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Prepare the pork stomach
Put 500g of pork stomach in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Put on gloves and knead, rub to eliminate the fishy smell of the stomach, preventing unpleasant odors in the dish. After that, rinse thoroughly and repeat once more.
Boil a pot of water on the stove, blanch the pork stomach for about 1 – 2 minutes, then remove and rinse with cold water.
Cut the stomach into thick strands for eating. Marinate the stomach with 1/2 tablespoon of MSG, 10g of thinly sliced ginger, and 1/3 tablespoon of salt in a bowl. Use chopsticks to mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.
How to clean pork stomach properly, without odor- Turn the pork stomach inside out and wash it thoroughly with water.
- Add salt and rub vigorously to continue cleaning the stomach, removing all the slime. Then rinse it thoroughly with water.
- Squeeze a few pieces of lemon and rub them on the stomach for 10 minutes to clean it once again. Then rinse thoroughly with water.
- Blanch the pork stomach in boiling water with salt, vinegar, and ginger wine (if available).
- Scrape off the white membranes sticking around the stomach.
- Wash the stomach thoroughly again and let it drain.
See details: How to clean pork stomach properly, without odor, crispy and delicious
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Stewing stomach with lotus seeds
Put a pot of water on the stove, when the water is hot and small bubbles appear, add 100g of thoroughly washed lotus seeds and simmer for about 15 – 20 minutes.
Next, add the marinated stomach into the pot, stir well. Then add 1 tablespoon of wine into the pot and continue to simmer for another 40 – 45 minutes before turning off the heat.
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Final Product
The cooked lotus seed stomach has an incredibly delicious aroma. The lotus seeds and stomach are soft and blend together to create a sweet, rich, and irresistible flavor.
This dish is not only tasty but also packed with nutrition, good for everyone’s health!
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Above is a guide on how to cook lotus seed stew with stomach that is rich, delicious, and nutritious, easy to make right at home. Wishing you success!
* Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel Feedy Delicious Dishes.
