As Tet approaches and spring arrives, every time we prepare a tray of sweets for the holiday, sweet and fragrant lotus seed jam is definitely a must-have, right everyone? Instead of going out to buy it, below, Dien May Xanh will share a very simple way to make lotus seed jam, so let’s get cooking right away!
1. Fresh Lotus Seed Jam
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Preparation Time
40 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Fresh Lotus Seed Jam Serves 4 people
Fresh lotus seeds 500 gr Rock sugar 300 gr Powdered vanilla 1 teaspoon (can be substituted with grapefruit flower water) Salt A little
How to Make Fresh Lotus Seed Jam
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Prepare the Ingredients
You need to puncture the lotus seeds to remove the bitter part of the seed core.
If you buy the kind that has had the core removed, then just wash the seeds thoroughly and let them dry.
Put the rock sugar into a blender to grind it into a fine powder.
Final Product
Once the jam has cooled, place it in a clean jar for storage and enjoyment.
Fresh lotus seed jam is sweet and chewy, extremely appealing, especially when enjoyed with a hot cup of tea!
2. Dried Lotus Seed Jam
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Preparation
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Dried Lotus Seed Jam Serves 4
Dried lotus seeds 500 gr White sugar 500 gr Vanilla 1 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon
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How to Make Dried Lotus Seed Jam
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Cooking Dried Lotus Seeds
Wash the dried lotus seeds thoroughly, then soak them in water for about 4 hours to allow them to expand.
Remove the lotus seeds and rinse them several times with clean water.
Then, pour enough water to cover the lotus seeds in a pot and add ½ teaspoon of salt, cover, and bring to a boil for about 15 minutes until the seeds are soft and tender.
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Marinating lotus seeds with sugar
When the lotus seeds are cooked, take them out and rinse them again with clean water, then let them drain.
Put the lotus seeds in a pot, pour in the sugar and stir well. Marinate the lotus seeds with sugar for about 6 hours or longer, so that the lotus seeds absorb the sugar more and dissolve completely.
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Cooking the jam
Using a pot with a thick bottom or a thick pan, turn on the stove to simmer over low heat, pour in the sugar-soaked lotus seeds to bring to a boil, stirring gently and continuously so that the lotus seeds dry out.
Cook the jam until the lotus seeds are dry, then pour them onto a large tray to cool. The sugar should stick evenly around the lotus seeds and be dry all over.
Note: You should not use chopsticks to stir or mix too vigorously as it may crush the lotus seeds.
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Final product
Wait for the lotus seeds to cool completely before putting the dried lotus seed jam into a glass jar or zip bag for storage. It can be stored in the refrigerator’s cool compartment to avoid melting sugar.
The dried lotus seed jam is crispy and sweet, which will surely make your Tet celebration more flavorful!
How to preserve lotus seed jam and its shelf life
You should place the lotus seed jam in a glass jar and then sprinkle a layer of white sugar on top. The sugar layer will absorb moisture and retain the original aroma of the jam, preventing it from becoming watery.
Do not store the jam in the refrigerator at too low a temperature, as this can easily spoil the jam and cause it to become watery when taken out to normal temperature.
Avoid direct sunlight on the jam, as it will cause the jam to become watery and may lead to the growth of bacteria that can cause stomach pain when eaten.
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Lotus seeds are very good for health, add a dish of lotus seed jam to the Tet fruit platter for more joy for the whole family! You can refer to the 2 methods of making lotus seed jam as mentioned above to achieve a perfect product for Tet!
