Chicken soup with lotus seeds, refreshing and subtly sweet, will be a ideal soup for you to nourish the health of your family members. Join us at TasteVN to discover these 2 delicious and attractive chicken lotus seed soup recipes!
1. Chicken Lotus Seed Soup
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chicken Lotus Seed Soup Serves 6
Chicken 400 gr Red onion 2 bulbs Fresh lotus seeds 50 gr Seasoning powder 2 teaspoons Fish sauce 2 teaspoons Ginger 1/4 bulb Dried shiitake mushrooms 30 gr Cilantro 5 gr Green onions 5 gr Broth 1 liter
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How to Cook Chicken Lotus Seed Soup
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Prepare and Marinate the Chicken
Wash the chicken thoroughly, then cut it into small cubes.
To make the chicken clean and reduce the fishy smell, you can soak the chicken in diluted salt water for 7 – 10 minutes. Use your hands to rub the meat and then rinse it with clean water.
Put the prepared chicken into a bowl, add 1 sliced red onion, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1 teaspoon of fish sauce.
Mix well to combine the ingredients, then marinate for 15 minutes.
Tip: You can use chicken thighs, chicken breasts, or chicken wings.
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Prepare other ingredients
Soak 30g of shiitake mushrooms in water until soft, cut off the stems, and rinse clean.
Wash 50g of lotus seeds thoroughly, then remove the lotus seed hearts.
Peel and slice the shallots. Cut the ginger into thin slices. Rinse the cilantro and green onions, then chop them finely.
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Cook the chicken soup
Add a little cooking oil, ginger, and shallots to the pot, then sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the marinated chicken and stir until the chicken is browned.
Add 1 liter of broth, bring to a boil, then add 50g of lotus seeds, 30g of shiitake mushrooms, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of fish sauce.
Stir the mixture well, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes before adding the green onions and cilantro to finish.
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Final Product
Chicken soup with lotus seeds has a sweet and clear broth, flavorful chicken served with lotus seeds and fragrant mushrooms, both delicious and extremely nutritious.
2. Stewed chicken with lotus seeds
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Stewed Chicken with Lotus Seeds For 4 people
Native chicken 700 gr (1/2 chicken) Water chestnut 5 pieces Dried shiitake mushrooms 50 gr Fresh coconut 2 liters Fresh lotus seeds 100 gr Cooking oil 250 ml Grilled shallots 3 pieces Red dates with seeds 100 gr Seasoning A little bit (sugar/ salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate)
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How to Prepare Chicken Stew with Lotus Seeds
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Prepare and Marinate Chicken
Clean the chicken and cut it into several large pieces.
Next, season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/3 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and onion. Use your hands to rub the seasoning evenly onto the chicken pieces and marinate for 15 minutes.
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Prepare Other Ingredients
Soak the shiitake mushrooms until soft, cut off the stems, and rinse well with water.
Peel the taro, wash it, and cut it into small cubes.
Wash the lotus seeds, remove the cores. Wash the red apples and let them dry. Wash the coriander and chop it finely.
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Marinate and Stir-fry Shiitake Mushrooms
Use your hands to massage the mushrooms with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning to help them absorb the flavors.
Heat a pan on the stove with 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil and then add the mushrooms to stir-fry.
Tip: Stir-frying the mushrooms will help them absorb the delicious flavors better.
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Fry the chicken
Put a pan on the stove with 200ml of cooking oil, add the chicken and fry until golden brown, then remove and let it drain.
Tip: If you add enough oil to cover 2/3 of the chicken, it will make the fried chicken crispier and tastier. Using less oil can easily burn the skin and make the chicken not crispy.
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Stew the chicken
Place a pot on the stove, add 2 liters of coconut water, the chicken, water chestnuts, lotus seeds, roasted shallots, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate. Stir well and stew the chicken for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, add the red apples and shiitake mushrooms, and stew until all the ingredients are tender.
When the red apples are soft, add the chopped green onions and cilantro to finish.
Tip: Using roasted shallots will enhance the aroma and add a mild sweetness to the chicken stew broth.
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Final Product
The dish after completion has a sweet broth from vegetables, the chicken is tender, buttery, and extremely delicious.
There are more than one way to stew this lotus seed chicken dish while still ensuring a delicious and appealing flavor. Click to see the article now for more ways to cook this delicious dish!See details: How to cook nutritious, fragrant lotus seed chicken at home
How to choose good chicken
- Good chicken will have a compact, firm body and a small breast.
- The chicken skin has a shiny yellow color, with some areas being dark yellow such as the wings, breast, back, and not having any bruises or black spots.
- If the chicken skin is tough, uniformly shiny yellow while the chicken fat is white, it indicates that the chicken has been treated with chemicals.
- The chicken meat should not have a sour or foul smell.
- Use your hand to press the meat to check; if the meat is firm, it is good chicken. If the meat is soft, slippery, deformed, or indented, do not buy it to avoid health risks.
How to choose and prepare lotus seeds
- You should choose mature lotus seeds that are round and white on the outside, with an off-white or dark yellow color. When cooked, mature lotus seeds will be more fragrant and delicious than young lotus seeds.
- Mature lotus seeds will be plump and round, with an off-white or dark yellow outer layer, and will taste better when cooked compared to young lotus seeds.
- If you choose to buy lotus seeds with shells, you should boil the seeds with a little salt for about 10 – 15 minutes; this will make it easier to remove the shells.
- Split the seeds in half and remove the lotus heart because the lotus heart is bitter, and not removing it carefully will affect the flavor of the dish.
How to choose and prepare dried shiitake mushrooms
- Choose mushrooms that are intact and have a bright color.
- It is advisable to choose reputable establishments with carefully packaged products.
- Do not buy mushrooms that are cracked, show signs of mold, have a foul smell, or are slimy.
- Soak shiitake mushrooms in hot water at a temperature of about 60 – 80 degrees Celsius to soften them quickly. After the mushrooms are soft, remove them, cut off the stems, and rinse them with water.
- During soaking, allow the stems of the mushrooms to be in contact with the water’s surface to easily remove any dirt.
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Wish you successfully make the delicious and nutritious 2 dishes of lotus seed chicken soup and lotus seed stewed chicken!
*Source of the recipe and images from the Youtube channel Feedy Delicious Food and Delicious Dishes Every Day
