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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Sweet Soup is always a nutritious dish that is undeniably delicious. The ingredients combined create a truly appealing dish that nourishes the body. Let’s cook with TasteVN this lotus seed snow fungus sweet soup!
Ingredients for Lotus Seed Snow Fungus Sweet Soup Serves 4
Fresh lotus seeds 200 gr Snow fungus 40 gr Red dates 50 gr Longan 50 gr Goji berries 15 gr Rock sugar 200 gr
Choosing Fresh and Delicious Ingredients
How to choose good quality lotus seeds
- The freshest lotus seeds are those that have just been harvested. When cooked, they emit a very fragrant aroma and do not have a mealy texture; look for seeds that are off-white or deep yellow and are plump.
- Additionally, lotus seeds that have not been shelled retain more freshness. Especially for seeds with the lotus heart, you can use them to brew tea which is extremely nutritious for health, helping to cool down and reduce blood pressure effectively.
- Avoid choosing lotus seeds that have a moldy smell or have tiny spots on the surface as they have been stored for too long and are no longer usable.
Where to buy dried snow fungus?
- The most common place to buy dried snow fungus is at supermarkets because they usually have clear origins and it’s easy to know the product’s expiration date.
- Additionally, you can find it at traditional markets. However, it’s still important to choose a reputable place and especially pay attention to whether the fungus is moldy or not.
- Currently, many are also sold on e-commerce platforms. Just find a brand you trust and place an order, and it will be delivered right to your door.
How to prepare Lotus Seed Snow Fungus Dessert
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Prepare lotus seeds and snow fungus
Soak the snow fungus for 5 – 6 hours until it expands. Next, use a knife or scissors to cut off the root and tear it into small bite-sized pieces. Then wash with clean water 2 – 3 times to remove any dirt and let it drain.
As for the lotus seeds, wash them and soak in diluted salt water for 25 – 30 minutes, then use a toothpick to remove the lotus seed heart.
Tip:- To clean the lotus seeds and snow fungus better, you can wash and soak them in warm water.
- Since the soaking time for snow fungus is quite long, you can soak it the night before to save time.
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Cooking the dessert
Put a pot on the stove with 2 liters of water and 40g of snow fungus over medium heat for about 25 – 30 minutes.
When the water boils, add 200ml of water and 50g of red apples and cook for 15 minutes, then add 200g of lotus seeds and cook for another 5 – 7 minutes.
Then add the remaining 50g of longan, 15g of goji berries, and 200g of rock sugar, and cook until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Tip: To make the dessert tastier, remember to skim off any foam while cooking!
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Completion
After adding all the ingredients, cook for an additional 5 – 7 minutes over medium heat until the lotus seeds are soft, then season to taste and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The dessert today is definitely a perfect choice for hot days. The lotus seeds are soft and fragrant, combined with the crunchy snow fungus along with red apples, goji berries, and longan, creating an incredibly perfect mix. Not to mention that the dessert is not too sweet, just right enough to tempt everyone to keep spooning.
The lotus seed and snow fungus dessert, when served cold, will allow you to fully appreciate the deliciousness it brings. So let’s enjoy your final product with your family right away!
The article above has provided you with a recipe for the nutritious lotus seed snow fungus dessert that can help everyone have a better night’s sleep thanks to lotus seeds. Wishing you success and a delicious meal with your family!
*Refer to images and the recipe from the YouTube channel SUC KHOE TAM SINH
