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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Lotus root is a very healthy food that is often prepared in various ways, especially for making lotus root tea and mixing tea drinks. On these days, having a warm, delicious cup of dried lotus root tea will create an incredibly comfortable and pleasant feeling. Let’s go to the kitchen with TasteVN to learn how to make dried lotus root tea and how to brew this beverage!
Ingredients for Dried Lotus Root Tea For 4 people
Fresh lotus root 1 kg Water 1.2 liters
How to choose fresh and delicious lotus root
- You should choose lotus roots that are thick, short, with just the right ripeness and good flavor. Choose intact lotus roots that are not bruised or rotten.
- Fresh and delicious lotus roots will have a skin that is not darkened, and naturally ripe lotus roots will be yellow and have no strange smell.
- Avoid buying lotus roots that are not intact or too white as they are likely to contain parasites, bacteria inside, or have been soaked in chemicals.
How to prepare Dried Lotus Root Tea
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Prepare the lotus root
After buying the lotus root, wash it thoroughly with water, peel off the skin, then use a knife to slice the lotus root into thin or thick slices depending on your preference (slicing thinly will dry faster when sun-drying).
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Sun-drying and roasting lotus root
Spread the sliced lotus root evenly on a tray, arrange them to avoid overcrowding which will slow down the drying process. Expose the lotus root to sunlight for about 8 – 10 hours until the lotus root is dry and crispy.
After drying, place the lotus root into a pan. Put the pan on the stove and roast the lotus root on low heat until the lotus root is golden and fragrant.
Transfer the roasted lotus root to a tray and let it cool; once completely cooled, store the dried lotus root tea in a food container for preservation and later use.
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Brewing lotus root tea
When brewing tea, take about 20 grams of dried lotus root tea and put it into a pot.
Place a pot on the stove, add 1.2 liters of water to the pot, and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until the tea water boils, then turn off the heat.
Tip: To make the tea more aromatic, you can brew the lotus root tea with 1 – 2 slices of roasted ginger.Pour the lotus root tea into the tea pot and enjoy immediately. You can add sugar if you want it sweet!
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Final Product
Dried lotus root tea has a delicious flavor, helps detoxify, nourishes the blood, is good for the respiratory system, helps reduce cough, nourishes the lungs, and improves appetite and sleep.
Not only that, drinking lotus root tea also helps refresh the mind and reduce stress and fatigue. Wish you success in making lotus root tea and brewing a delicious pot!
Hopefully, with the recipe that TasteVN just shared, you will successfully brew delicious, nutritious, and warm lotus root tea for the whole family to enjoy. Let’s get cooking!
