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1. Lotus Seed Sweet Soup with Dried Longan and Red Apples
Ingredients:
- 200g fresh lotus seeds
- 50g dried longan
- 50-100g rock sugar (adjust to taste)
- 5 aromatic sticky rice leaves
- 10 red apples
Instructions:
- Clean fresh lotus seeds, remove the core (soak dried lotus seeds for about 3 hours before cooking). Wash and tie the sticky rice leaves. In a pot, combine lotus seeds, dried longan, red apples, and sticky rice leaves. Add about 2 liters of boiling water, simmer on low heat. Fresh lotus seeds soften quickly, about 10-15 minutes of cooking.
- Drain excess water into a bowl. Add rock sugar to the pot of lotus seeds, reduce heat and simmer until the sugar dissolves completely. Pour the reserved lotus seed broth back into the pot. Bring to a boil again. Turn off the heat, let the sweet soup cool, then refrigerate. Serve with ice if desired, according to taste.
- This dessert nourishes the heart and calms the mind. Easy to make in just 15-20 minutes for a delicious and nutritious treat for the whole family.
2. Aloe Vera and Lotus Seed Sweet Soup
Ingredients:
- Fresh lotus seeds: 300g (or 200g if using dried lotus seeds)
- Aloe vera: 1 branch (approximately 800g)
- Brown sugar: 200g
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
- Step 1: Remove the core from the lotus seeds to avoid bitterness and difficulty in consumption. Cut off the black stems and soak the seeds in warm water for about 1 hour.
- Step 2: Prepare the aloe vera by peeling off the outer skin, leaving the white pulp. Cut it into pomegranate-like pieces.
- Boil water in a pot, add aloe vera, and when it floats, remove it and place it in a cold lemon water bath for a second time.
- Boil the lotus seeds in water, simmer until they become soft. Once soft, add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Finally, add aloe vera and a pinch of salt. Enjoy this delightful and refreshing dessert.
3. Lotus Seed Jelly with Pandan Flavor
Ingredients:
- Fresh lotus seeds
- Sugar
- Pandan jelly powder
Instructions:
- Rinse the lotus seeds and place them in a pot with water covering about 2 finger joints.
- Boil the lotus seeds with high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add sugar to taste and let it cool for about 2 minutes before turning off the heat. Note: if using fresh lotus seeds, you may need to boil them longer.
- Pandan jelly powder is usually sold in 50g packs for 500mL of water. When boiling the jelly, use medium heat and stir constantly to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pot and creating a burnt smell. The jelly cooks quickly, in about 5 minutes. Pour the jelly into a bowl and place it in an ice bath or refrigerate to cool quickly.
- Cut the jelly into bite-sized pieces, add it to the lotus seed dessert, and you have an incredibly delicious bowl of dessert.
4. Aloe Vera Lotus Seed Mung Bean Sweet Soup
Ingredients: Serving Size: 2 people
- Aloe vera: 3 branches
- Mung beans: 150g
- Fresh lotus seeds: 200g
- Rock sugar: 400g
- Pandan leaves: 1 stalk
Instructions:
- Prepare all the ingredients: Clean the fresh lotus seeds, remove the stamen, and soak or lightly boil the mung beans. Cut the aloe vera into chunks, peel off the green skin.
- Cut the aloe vera into pearl shapes. Prepare a bowl of saltwater, rinse and repeat the process three times with saltwater, then briefly dip in hot water to remove the sliminess.
- Bring water to boil, add the lotus seeds and mung beans, cook until tender. Add pandan leaves for fragrance, and rock sugar to dissolve in the water. Once it boils, add the aloe vera and cook until the aloe vera is done. Turn off the heat.
- Serve in bowls and enjoy. If you like, you can add coconut cream for an extra layer of flavor.
Prepare for a delightful treat with our 5th creation - Dry Grape and Lotus Seed Sweet Soup.
Ingredients:
- 100g dried lotus seeds
- 50g dried grapes
- 100g brown sugar
- 1.5 liters water
Instructions:
1. Prepare Lotus Seeds: Rinse the dried lotus seeds and soak them in water for 1-2 hours. Afterward, boil them until soft. This ensures the seeds are clean and tender.
2. Deal with Brown Sugar: Once the lotus seeds are soft, add brown sugar to the pot. Do not add sugar before the seeds are cooked to prevent hardness. Brown sugar gives a sweet and distinctive flavor to the dish.
3. Handle Dried Grapes: Rinse the dried grapes to remove any impurities. Then, add them to the pot with the lotus seeds and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Turn off the heat.
Indulge in the unique flavor of our 6th creation - Lotus Seed Red Apple Chia Seed Sweet Soup.
Ingredients:
- 200g Lotus Seeds
- 50g Red Apple
- 1 Cup Chia Seeds
- Rock Sugar
Instructions:
1. Clean the lotus seeds, soften the red apple, and soak chia seeds in hot water until they expand.
2. Boil water with red apple, add lotus seeds. When the lotus seeds are soft, add rock sugar.
3. Taste for sweetness, then add chia seeds. Turn off the heat.
Experience the charm of our 7th creation - Sweetened Lotus Seed Soup.
Ingredients:
- 200g fresh lotus seeds
- 100g rock sugar (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1. Clean the lotus seeds. If using dried lotus seeds, soak them for a day until soft. Ensure the removal of the bitter germ. Cook the cleaned lotus seeds in a pot, bring to a boil.
2. Simmer over low heat until the lotus seeds are soft. Transfer to a bowl to prevent crushing.
3. In a separate pot, dissolve rock sugar and salt in water. Bring to a gentle boil, then add the lotus seeds. Simmer on low heat until the lotus seeds absorb the sweetness. Adjust sweetness to taste and enjoy.
Explore our 8th creation - Lotus Seed Longan Dried Jujube Soup.
Ingredients:
- Fresh lotus seeds
- Longan
- Dried jujube
- Chinese foxnut
- Red apple
- Dried pomegranate seeds
- Rock sugar
- Vanilla
Instructions:
1. Clean lotus seeds. Rinse Chinese foxnut (rinse with a pinch of salt). Soak longan, red apple, dried pomegranate seeds in water.
2. Rinse and blanch dried jujube to remove stickiness and odor. Rinse Chinese foxnut and let it drain.
3. Boil water, add lotus seeds, soften. Add rock sugar, then add dried jujube, longan, Chinese foxnut, red apple, dried pomegranate seeds. Optionally, add a touch of vanilla for fragrance.
Indulge in the richness of our 9th creation - Lotus Seed Pumpkin Soup.
Ingredients:
- 200g fresh lotus seeds
- 200g pumpkin
- 100g rock sugar
- 2 vanilla pods
- 10g cornstarch
Instructions:
1. Clean lotus seeds, wash and cut pumpkin into bite-sized pieces. Boil 2 liters of water, remove impurities when boiling.
2. When lotus seeds and pumpkin are tender, add rock sugar. Mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth, pour into the soup, stir gently. Finally, add vanilla pods. Enjoy the soup chilled for a better taste!
Introducing our 10th creation - Lotus Seed Snow Mushroom Soup.
Ingredients for 6-8 servings:
- 500g fresh lotus seeds
- 0.5 Snow mushroom
- 50g dried seaweed
- 300g rock sugar
- 0.5 tablespoon salt
Instructions:
1. Clean fresh lotus seeds, peel and remove the germ.
2. Soak the snow mushroom and dried seaweed, then rinse and drain.
3. Boil 1.5 liters of water, add lotus seeds, simmer for about 3 minutes (if using dried lotus seeds, cooking time will be longer). Season with salt and rock sugar to taste. Adjust sweetness if serving cold.
4. Turn off the heat, add snow mushroom, let it cool, then add dried seaweed (adding seaweed when the soup is still hot prevents it from being crispy).
5. Optionally, add pandan jelly for extra deliciousness.
