Lotus seeds are a very good food for health, with a cool taste that helps relieve heat. Today, TasteVN will show you 2 ways to make delicious, creamy pumpkin lotus seed smoothie and green tea lotus seed smoothie. Let’s get cooking right away with this smoothie!
1. Pumpkin lotus seed smoothie
Preparation
5 minutes
Processing
17 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pumpkin lotus seed smoothie For 2 people
Fresh lotus seeds 100 gr Pumpkin 100 gr Fresh milk 180 ml (1 box) Condensed milk 1 tablespoon Ice cubes a little
How to choose fresh and delicious pumpkin
- You should choose pumpkins that are dark yellow-orange, firm, feeling heavy in hand, and intact without bruises or moldy spots.
- Choose those with a concave bottom and few seeds, pumpkins with deep yellow or orange flesh.
- If not using immediately, you should select those with long stems, avoiding those without stems as they will spoil quickly and not be preserved for long.
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Tools required
How to make Pumpkin and Lotus Seed Smoothie
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the pumpkin, wash it clean, and cut it into bite-sized pieces. For the lotus seeds, wash them thoroughly and let them drain.
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Steam the pumpkin and lotus seeds
Pour about 1 liter of water into the steamer, then add the pumpkin and lotus seeds. Steam for about 15 minutes until the pumpkin and lotus seeds are soft.
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Blend the smoothie
Add the steamed lotus seeds and pumpkin into the blender, add 180ml of fresh milk, 1 tablespoon of condensed milk, and a little ice, then blend the mixture until smooth.
Finally, pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy.Tip: If you don’t want to gain weight, you don’t need to add condensed milk!
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Final Product
Green tea lotus seed smoothie is fragrant, creamy, and refreshing. The smoothie is thick and sweet, and your family will surely love it!
2. Green Tea Lotus Seed Smoothie
Preparation
10 minutes
Processing
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Green Tea Lotus Seed Smoothie For 1 glass
Fresh lotus seeds 100 gr Green tea powder 1/2 teaspoon Fresh milk 60 ml Condensed milk 30 ml Ice cubes A little
Where to buy green tea powder?
- You can buy green tea powder directly at stores, markets, supermarkets, or conveniently order it through e-commerce websites.
- When purchasing, remember to pay attention to the origin, expiration date, and other information related to the product!
- If you have time, you can also make green tea powder at home following the detailed instructions from TasteVN!
Tools needed
How to make Green tea lotus seed smoothie
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Wash and boil lotus seeds
First, clean the steamer pot and add a little water to the pot.
Next, wash the lotus seeds thoroughly, then place them in the steamer pot for about 10 minutes to cook.
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Smoothie
You put the steamed lotus seeds into the blender, add 1/2 teaspoon of matcha powder, 30ml of condensed milk, 60ml of fresh milk, 30ml of water, and a little ice, then blend the mixture until smooth.
Finally, pour the lotus seed smoothie into a glass and enjoy!
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Final Product
The lotus seed matcha smoothie has a very beautiful green color. The smoothie is cool, fragrant, and creamy from the lotus seeds and milk combined with the strong aroma of matcha, truly stimulating the taste buds.
Make and enjoy this delicious and nutritious lotus seed matcha smoothie that is very good for your health!
How to choose delicious lotus seeds
How to choose fresh and delicious lotus seeds
- You should buy lotus seeds right after they are harvested. At that time, the seeds are still on the lotus pod, and you can comfortably choose the delicious and quality seeds.
- To keep the lotus seeds fresh, you should choose seeds that have not been shelled. After purchasing, you should sun-dry the seeds and avoid getting them wet. Once dry, store them in a jar for longer preservation.
- Mature lotus seeds will have an off-white or dark yellow color, with a firm and round outer layer. Specifically, these seeds taste very delicious without being starchy. When cooked, they will also have a distinctive aroma.
How to choose delicious dried lotus seeds
- You should buy dried lotus seeds that are opaque white, small, and uniform. Usually, dried lotus seeds do not have the lotus heart.
- For processed dried lotus seeds, you should choose those that are handmade and can be peeled by hand. This type does not contain preservatives, so the flavor remains intact, and when cooked, it retains the lotus flavor in dishes.
- Good quality dried lotus seeds usually have a clear origin, often from northern provinces such as Hung Yen, Ha Tay, Ha Nam,… the Mekong Delta like Dong Thap, and central regions like Hue.
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With just a few simple steps, you can immediately make 2 recipes for lotus seed smoothie with pumpkin and creamy green tea lotus seed. TasteVN wishes you success in your cooking!
