Hello everyone! Since this is a tasty soup that gives you energy and also boosts your immune system, make this chicken leg and lotus root soup for your family's health.
Ingredients
- Chicken thigh meat 500 grams
- Lotus root 2 kilograms
- Fresh raw peanuts 50 grams
- Garlic 6 cloves
- Ginger 1 knob
- Spring onion 1 bunch
- A little salt
- Ground chili powder about half a tablespoon
Water
Step-by-step preparation method
(1) First, wash the chicken clean and remove the top layer of fat and the skin. Since the chicken fat will be reused, set it aside in a separate bowl. Then, sprinkle the chicken with a little salt and a little chili powder and massage it evenly until well mixed. After that, place it in the refrigerator for a short while.
(2) For the lotus root, cut off the outer skin, then slice it into pieces about 1 centimeter thick, or to whatever thickness you prefer, and cut it into even pieces. Slice the ginger thinly as well, and smash the garlic flat with the side of a knife. Next, take a pot and heat it over medium heat. Once the pot gets a little hot, add the chicken fat you set aside earlier and let it render.
(3) Once the chicken fat has gradually melted and the oil has rendered out, add the ginger and garlic and sauté in the oil. After sautéing for about 1 minute, add the marinated chicken and fry it. Then add about 3 cups of water, and add the spring onion tied into a bundle, and let it boil together. Continue by adding the peeled peanuts as well, and boil for about 45 minutes.
(4) Once the time is up and the chicken has become tender, add the already-sliced lotus root and boil for another 20 minutes. If the soup liquid reduces too much, you can add a little more of the hot water you prepared and continue boiling. For flavor, you can also add more salt and chili powder to your taste. Once the 20 minutes are up, transfer it into a bowl, and now you can enjoy this very delicious lotus root soup together with the tender chicken.
