Weekend gatherings with family must include delicious snacks to enjoy. If you haven’t thought of a tasty dish yet, let’s learn 3 ways to make lotus seed cakes with Điện máy XANH right away. The cake is both nutritious and extremely appealing, let’s get cooking!
1. Crispy lotus seed cake
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Crispy Lotus Seed Cake For 2 people
Lotus root 150 gr Lotus seeds 100 gr (cooked) Vietnamese mint 1 tablespoon (chopped) Minced garlic 1 teaspoon Minced chili 1 teaspoon Black sesame 1 tablespoon Cooking oil a little Vinegar a little Crispy flour 150 gr Water a little
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How to make Crispy Lotus Seed Cake
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the lotus root, wash it clean, slice it thinly (3mm), then soak it in a diluted vinegar solution to keep the lotus root whiter.
Note: When you need to use the lotus root, just scoop it out and do not rinse it with water.
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Mix the cake flour
Add 150g of crispy flour into a bowl, a little water and stir well until the mixture is thick and smooth.
Note: It is advisable to add water little by little until you get a thick flour mixture.Next, add 1 tablespoon of black sesame, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of minced chili, 1 tablespoon of coriander, 100g of lotus seeds, and the prepared lotus root.
Mix well to combine all ingredients together.
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Fry the cake
Heat the oil in a pan, when the oil is hot, place the lotus root on a spoon.Then, place each lotus seed ball on top and fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
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Final Product
When you bite into the piece of cake, you will immediately feel the crispy and fatty texture of the cake crust. The inside is blended with the earthy flavor of lotus seeds, the soft and fragrant lotus root, and the aroma of roasted sesame.
2. Grilled Hue Lotus Seed Cake
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Preparation
45 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Hue Lotus Seed Cake Serves 4 people
Lotus seeds 200 gr Sugar 50 gr Glutinous rice flour 10 gr
How to Make Grilled Hue Lotus Seed Cake
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Blend the lotus seeds
Remove the lotus seed cores, wash them clean, and then boil until soft.
Next, put the lotus seeds into the blender and blend until smooth.
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Sauté lotus seeds
Place a pan on the stove, add the ground lotus seeds, 50g of sugar, and sauté the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Then, add about 10g of glutinous rice flour and continue to sauté until the mixture is dry and sticky.
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Shape the cake
Divide the mixture into several portions and roll them into balls.
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Bake the cake
Preheat the oven at 70 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes, then place the cakes in the oven for 10 minutes.
Once baked, wrap the cakes with parchment paper to complete the process.
Tip: To ensure the cakes do not burn on the surface, you can wrap them with a layer of aluminum foil before baking.
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Final Product
The lotus seed cake has a slightly sweet and light taste, rich in lotus seed flavor, served with a cup of hot tea will be even more delicious and appealing.
3. Crispy Fried Lotus Seed Cake (Recipe shared by Tiktok Vegetarian Kitchen XANH)
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Crispy Fried Lotus Seed Cake (Recipe shared by Tiktok Vegetarian Kitchen XANH) Serves 2 people
Lotus 1 bulb Black sesame 1 tablespoon Carrot 20 grams Cilantro 4 stalks Lotus seeds 50 grams Frying flour 1 cup
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How to make Crispy Lotus Seed Cake (Recipe shared by Tiktok Vegan Kitchen XANH)
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Prepare the ingredients
Lotus root should be sliced thinly and then soaked in diluted lemon water to prevent browning.
Use a fork or a sharp toothpick to take the lotus seed core out while keeping the seed intact. Next, boil the lotus seeds until cooked.
Peel the carrot, wash it clean, and chop it finely.
Wash the cilantro and chop it finely.
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Mix the cake batter
Add 1 cup of crispy frying flour to a bowl, add 1 cup of water, and stir well. You should mix the batter a bit thick for a thicker and tastier cake!
Next, add 1 tablespoon of black sesame, 20 grams of chopped carrots, chopped cilantro, lotus root, and prepared lotus seeds.
Continue to mix well so that the ingredients blend together.
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Fry the cake
Place a pot filled with oil on the stove, fry over medium heat, wait for the oil to heat up, then use chopsticks to place a slice of lotus on a spoon, add a few lotus seeds, and then put it into the frying pan.
Similarly, fry the remaining ingredients. Fry until the cake is golden brown on both sides, then remove and let it drain.
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Final product
Crispy lotus seed cake has a delicious crunch, just right to eat. The lotus seed has a rich flavor, the lotus root is crunchy and sweet, combined with the fragrant sesame and the sweetness of carrot and cilantro, making it very appealing.
How to store the cake
Put the cake in a sealed jar or tightly tied bag, store in a cool place, avoid direct sunlight and use within 1 week.
Wishing you success in making these 3 dishes crispy lotus seed cake and Hue lotus seed cake delicious and nutritious!
*Source for the recipe and images from the YouTube channel HTV Entertainment, Delicious Dishes Vietnam and Tiktok Vegetarian Kitchen XANH!
