Top 10 Delicious and Tempting Lotus Seed Dishes

Pork ribs stewed with lotus seeds is a highly nutritious dish, ideal for children with malnutrition or those recovering from illness, providing excellent health benefits.

Ingredients:

• 600g pork ribs
• 200g lotus seeds (fresh or dried)
• 100g peas
• 1 medium carrot
• Tomato ketchup
• Salt, seasoning, cooking oil, garlic, herbs
• Coriander, dried onions
• Sticky rice or bread to serve

Instructions:

• Clean the pork ribs and blanch them in boiling water to remove impurities, then rinse them thoroughly.
• Mix the ribs with a tablespoon of ketchup, a small amount of salt, and minced garlic. Marinate for about 2 hours.
• Clean the peas, chop the carrot into small pieces, and wash the lotus seeds (remove the lotus seed hearts if using dried seeds).
• Fry minced onions and garlic in oil until fragrant, then add the marinated pork and sear both sides. Add 3-4 bowls of water or fresh coconut juice and bring to a boil. Then, add the lotus seeds and cook further.
• Fresh lotus seeds cook faster than dried ones, so add the dried seeds first and fresh ones later after the pork is tender. Add 2 tablespoons of ketchup and a small amount of salt, then continue simmering until the pork becomes tender.
• Add the carrots and peas to the stew and cook until they are soft along with the lotus seeds. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Finally, add coriander after turning off the heat.
• Serve the stew in a large bowl. It goes wonderfully with sticky rice or bread.

Pork heart stewed with lotus seeds offers a refreshing sweetness and lightness, making it a delightful dish for family gatherings. This dish not only warms you up on chilly days but also serves as a valuable remedy for insomnia.

Ingredients:

• 1 pork heart
• 100g lotus seeds
• 70g carrot
• 1/3 tablespoon seasoning powder
• 1/4 tablespoon ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 30g minced onion
• Equipment: Stove, pot, bowl, spoon, chopsticks, etc.

Instructions:

• Prepare the pork heart: After purchasing the pork heart, carefully clean it to remove any unpleasant odor and dirt, ensuring the dish is flavorful.
• Prepare the other ingredients: You can use fresh or dried lotus seeds:
  • For fresh lotus seeds: Peel the seeds, remove the lotus hearts, and rinse thoroughly to avoid bitterness if any lotus hearts remain.
  • For dried lotus seeds: Soak them in water for about 2 hours to ensure they expand evenly and don’t remain hard.
• Boil the lotus seeds for about 10 minutes to soften them, reducing the cooking time later. Set the lotus seeds aside in a bowl. Peel and shape the carrot into flowers. Mince the shallots and chop the green onions.
• Stew the pork heart: Heat oil in a pot and sauté the minced onions until fragrant. Then add the boiled lotus seeds and stir-fry briefly. Pour in 1 liter of boiling water, then add 1/3 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/4 tablespoon of ground pepper, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce. Let it simmer for 10 minutes. Next, add the pork heart and carrots, and continue simmering for 30-35 minutes until the pork heart is tender.
• Finishing: Once the pork heart is tender, remove it from the pot, slice it into 1 cm thick pieces, and arrange them in a bowl. Pour the broth over the sliced pork heart and garnish to make the dish visually appealing. Your dish is ready to serve!
• Result: The stewed pork heart with lotus seeds is a delicious, nutritious soup. The lotus seeds are sweet and rich, while the pork heart is tender and flavorful. With this simple recipe, even the busiest individuals can prepare a delightful meal in no time. Give it a try and enjoy!

Lotus Seed and Beef Porridge is a nourishing meal, combining beef, which is known for its ability to build blood, with lotus seeds that are rich in essential nutrients. This combination helps children grow quickly and alleviates their lack of appetite. Lotus seeds have a sweet, waxy texture and a neutral temperature, neither too hot nor too cold, and they are useful in treating conditions such as diarrhea, insomnia, bloating, poor appetite, slow digestion, and dehydration from high fever.

Ingredients:

• Beef: 500g
• Lotus seeds: 100g
• Rice: 100g
• Rau ram, green onions, cilantro
• Baby oil or olive oil

Instructions:

• Step 1: Add rice to the pot and cook until it turns into a soft porridge.
• Step 2: Clean the beef, slice it thinly, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Next, add cold water to the pot, place the beef slices inside with one tablespoon of salt, and cook until the beef is tender.
• Step 3: Peel the lotus seeds, remove the lotus heart, and soak them in water. Afterward, boil the seeds until they become soft.
• Step 4: Add the beef and lotus seeds to the cooked porridge and stir. Continue cooking until it boils. Once done, serve the porridge in bowls, adding a spoonful of baby oil or olive oil before serving hot.

For children who are picky eaters or are slow to grow, lotus seed and potato porridge is a great choice. The mild flavor of the potatoes combined with the creamy texture of lotus seeds makes this porridge a delightful dish that children will enjoy.

Ingredients:

• Rice: 250g
• Lotus seeds (fresh or dried): 25g
• Potatoes: 200g
• Sugar: 1 teaspoon
• Baby oil or olive oil

Instructions:

• Prepare the ingredients: Peel and wash the potatoes, then cut them into small pieces.
• Clean the lotus seeds and soak dried seeds in water. For fresh lotus seeds, remove the lotus heart and soak them in water as well.
• Rinse the rice, soak it for 30 minutes, then drain. Cook it in water over medium heat until it becomes soft and tender.
• Once the porridge boils, add the lotus seeds and potatoes, stirring gently. Continue cooking until everything is tender, then turn off the heat. To enhance the nutrition, add baby oil or olive oil and serve the porridge warm.

This fried rice dish combines lotus seeds and a variety of vegetables. It can be served as a vegetarian dish or with seafood for a savory version. Perfect for both family meals and special occasions.

Ingredients:

• Fresh lotus seeds: 200g
• Carrot: 1 piece
• Green beans: 100g
• Spring onions
• 2 bowls of rice
• Seasonings: vegetarian fish sauce, vegetarian seasoning powder

Instructions:

• Clean the lotus seeds and cook them until soft. Peel and dice the carrot. Trim and cut the green beans. Chop the spring onions, separating the green tops.
• Blanch the green beans and carrots, then place them in ice water to maintain their vibrant color and crisp texture.
• Fry the spring onion tops with a bit of oil until fragrant. Add the vegetables and stir-fry. Then, add the rice, season with vegetarian fish sauce and seasoning powder to taste. Stir in the lotus seeds.
• Transfer the fried rice to a clay pot and garnish with fresh cilantro for decoration.

Combining mushrooms with lotus seeds is a delicious and healthy choice! This dish helps to cool the body, detoxify, and refresh. Mushrooms are low in calories, contain no fat or cholesterol, and have very low sugar and salt content. They provide a valuable source of fiber, along with several vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients:

• Fresh lotus seeds
• Sweet corn
• Lingzhi mushrooms (or fresh oyster mushrooms or shiitake mushrooms)
• Vegetarian seasoning powder, salt
• Coriander leaves

Instructions:

• Boil the lotus seeds in water with a pinch of salt, then remove and set aside. Boil the sweet corn until tender, then remove from the water.
• In a pan, stir-fry the lotus seeds, sweet corn, and mushrooms with seasoning powder. Stir-fry for about 10 minutes, then turn off the heat. Add chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve on a plate and enjoy! This dish is incredibly simple, so why not prepare it for your beloved family today?

Pigeon meat is a highly nutritious food, rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. It is often used to nourish those in poor health, the elderly, children with malnutrition, or pregnant women. Pigeon can be prepared in various dishes such as roasted pigeon, stewed pigeon, or pigeon and lotus seed congee. Let’s explore how to prepare pigeon and lotus seed congee!

Ingredients:

• 4-5 servings
• 2 medium-sized pigeons
• 1 cup (2/3 rice, 1/3 glutinous rice soaked for a few hours)
• 100g fresh lotus seeds
• 50g soaked shiitake mushrooms, sliced / 100g straw mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
• Fried onions, chopped scallions for seasoning
• Ginger, julienned

Instructions:

• Wash the lotus seeds and boil them until nearly tender (about 1 hour). Soak the glutinous rice a few hours before cooking to speed up the process, then add it to the pot with the lotus seeds.
• Clean and prepare the pigeons, separating the bones from the meat.
• Minced pigeon meat with 2-3 shallots.
• Fry garlic, add mushrooms and stir-fry, then set aside. Stir-fry the minced meat, adding a pinch of pepper, seasoning powder, sugar, and fish sauce to absorb the flavors.
• Once the congee boils, add both the bones and minced pigeon meat to cook until the congee is smooth. If the congee thickens too much, add hot water (never cold). Simmer for about 1 hour. Add the mushrooms towards the end. Adjust seasoning to taste.
• When serving, garnish with pepper, finely chopped scallions, julienned ginger, and fried onions for added flavor.

Lotus seed spring rolls require meticulous preparation. The combination of pork and crab, along with the fragrant shallots, creates a dish that is absolutely irresistible, making it perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients:

• 100g lotus seeds
• 100g lean pork
• 100g crab meat
• 100g shallots (also known as leeks)
• 1 garlic clove
• 50g wood ear mushrooms
• Rice paper, cooking oil, salt, sugar, pepper, and assorted fresh herbs
• 1 carrot, fish sauce, vinegar, fresh noodles, and scallions

Instructions:

• Boil the lotus seeds until tender, then drain. Mince the lean pork; finely chop the shallots and garlic; fry the scallions in oil until fragrant.
• Grate the carrot into thin strips, then soak them in a vinegar and sugar solution, remembering to peel the carrot first. Soak and finely chop the wood ear mushrooms. Finally, clean and drain the fresh herbs.
• Heat a pan, add a little oil, and sauté the shallots and garlic. Add the crab meat, seasoning with fish sauce and pepper, then set the mixture aside to cool.
• Mix the crab meat with the pork, wood ear mushrooms, and scallions. Adjust the seasoning as needed. Divide the filling into 12 portions. Lay the rice paper flat and place the filling in the center. Fold in the sides, add the lotus seeds, and roll tightly.
• Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the spring rolls until golden brown. Drain the excess oil on paper towels.
• Prepare a dipping sauce by combining vinegar, 150ml of water, and sugar in a bowl, adjusting the flavor as needed. Add finely chopped chili and garlic to taste.
• Arrange the spring rolls on a plate, garnish for presentation, and serve with fresh noodles and herbs for an extra delicious touch.

Pandan lotus seed sticky rice is a must-try dish, known for its alluring fragrance of pandan leaves and lotus seeds, along with the creamy and sticky texture of the rice. Fresh lotus seed pandan sticky rice is one of the most delicious ways to enjoy lotus seeds, and Mytour wants to share this irresistible recipe. The cooking process for this dish is simple and straightforward.

Ingredients:

• Glutinous rice (North variety): 500 grams
• Fresh lotus seeds: 200 grams
• Pandan leaves
• A pinch of salt