Red Peas Soup

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and rinse the dried kidney beans. Cover with plenty of water in a deep bowl and soak overnight or for at least 2 hours. Discard soaking water before cooking.

2. 2

   Prepare the salted meat (if using pigtails): Cut into 2-inch pieces. Place in a pot of water, bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes. Drain, rinse, and repeat the boiling process to tenderize and remove excess salt.

3. 3

   Place all ingredients (except the flour, potatoes, and coconut milk) into a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Skim off any froth from the surface.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to a gentle boil and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the beans are tender and starting to fall apart.

5. 5

   Add the potatoes and coconut milk to the pot and continue cooking for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   While the soup continues to cook, prepare the spinner dumplings by mixing flour and water until a smooth dough forms. Let it rest for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Pinch off tablespoon-sized pieces of dough and roll between your palms to form cigarette shapes. Add them to the pot.

8. 8

   Stir well and continue cooking for another 15 minutes on a rolling boil. Taste and adjust salt if necessary (the salted meat usually provides enough seasoning).