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Red pumpkin and lotus seeds are nutrient-packed ingredients, excellent for your health. Lotus seeds have a cooling effect, promoting mild sedation, aiding in better sleep for those struggling with insomnia or elderly individuals. These ingredients are fantastic choices for creating nourishing dishes to care for your family's health, especially during hot weather. Both red pumpkin and lotus seeds are familiar and easily accessible foods. Check out the straightforward recipe for red pumpkin and lotus seed sweet soup below!
Prepare the ingredients: (for 4 servings)
- Red pumpkin: 1kg
- Fresh lotus seeds: 400g (if unavailable, substitute with 200g of dried lotus seeds purchased from a store)
- Sugar: 400g
- Rice flour: 50g
- Coconut milk: 200ml
Important:
- Choose a red pumpkin that feels heavy, firm to the touch, and has smooth skin for the best taste.
- Opt for fresh lotus seeds with a young green outer layer, shiny and glossy. Peel off the outer layer and use a sharp skewer to push out the core.
- You can easily find rice flour at various grocery stores, dry goods shops, or supermarkets.
- For an added touch, consider adding 100g of grated coconut if you like to make the dessert more appealing.
How to make red pumpkin and lotus seed sweet soup:
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients:
- Peel, remove seeds, clean, and cut the red pumpkin into bite-sized squares.
- Soak lotus seeds in warm water for about 30 minutes, then drain. If using dried lotus seeds, soak in warm water for approximately 2 hours for a quicker and more flavorful preparation of the red pumpkin and lotus seed sweet soup.
- Rinse the rice flour thoroughly, place it in a pot of boiling water until it turns transparent, then immediately transfer to a bowl of cold water until needed. Remove it from the water to prevent the rice flour particles from sticking together.
Step 2: Execution:
- Combine lotus seeds and red pumpkin in a pot with enough water. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until the red pumpkin and lotus seeds are soft. Skim off any foam to clarify the soup and enhance its flavor.
- Once the red pumpkin and lotus seeds are tender, add sugar and stir to dissolve. Adjust the sweetness according to your family's taste. Taste and adjust the sweetness, then add rice flour, coconut milk, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes before turning off the heat.
Pro tip: If using dried lotus seeds, pre-boil them thoroughly before adding red pumpkin to ensure the seeds are tender without making the pumpkin mushy. If using fresh lotus seeds, combine them with red pumpkin in one go.
Scoop the dessert into bowls, sprinkle with a bit of grated coconut on top, and your delightful red pumpkin and lotus seed sweet soup is ready. Simple, isn't it? This dessert, with its enticing aroma and perfect blend of flavors, offers a rich, velvety taste with the sweetness of sugar and the creamy texture of coconut milk. It's delicious, easy to eat, and a great fatigue reliever.
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Compiled by Ngoc Anh - PasGo.vn
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