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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Oats are known as a protein-rich grain, and lotus seeds have a refreshing taste that is great for cooling down. What could be better than combining these two ingredients into a delicious and healthy drink? Into the kitchen to make this delicious and nutritious lotus seed oat milk right away!
Ingredients for Lotus Seed Oat Milk For 4 people
Flattened oats 50 gr Fresh lotus seeds 50 gr Dried coconut 1 fruit Palm sugar 50 gr Filtered water A little
How to choose good lotus seeds
- You should choose freshly picked lotus seeds still on the lotus pod, as this way you can select the best quality seeds.
- Mature lotus seeds will have an ivory or deep yellow color, with a plump and round exterior; these seeds will be very fragrant, not tough, and will release a distinctive aroma when processed.
- To keep the lotus seeds fresh, choose those that have not been shelled and still have the lotus heart. The lotus seeds can be used to create delicious dishes and drinks, while the lotus heart can be brewed as tea, which is very good for health.
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What is oatmeal?
- Oatmeal is a type of whole grain that contains a lot of protein, vitamins, antioxidants, and other essential minerals. Oatmeal has a slightly yellowish white color, a bland but fragrant and nutty taste.
- Currently, there are many different forms of oatmeal on the market such as: whole grain, chopped, instant, powdered, but rolled oats are the most common and widely used form.
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How to make lotus seed oatmeal
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Prepare lotus seeds
Wash 50g of fresh lotus seeds, remove the lotus seed core, then put them in a pot, cover, and boil with 100ml of water over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft and remove the lotus seed sap.
Tip: You should monitor and open the lid to remove foam frequently, as lotus seeds are prone to overflowing and create a lot of foam while cooking.
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Blend the lotus seed oatmeal mixture
Add the cooked lotus seeds, 50g of rolled oats, and 500ml of water into a blender, let it soak for 3 – 5 minutes to soften the oats, then blend until smooth.
After blending, strain through a sieve to make the mixture smoother. Use a spoon to stir well and press the oat and lotus seed residue in the sieve to get the finest mixture.
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Making Coconut Milk
Crack open 1 dry coconut, pour the coconut water into a clean bowl, then separate the coconut meat and peel off the brown fibrous skin.
Next, chop the coconut meat into small pieces and put it in a blender along with the coconut water to blend until smooth. If the coconut water is too little, you can add some plain water, just enough to cover the coconut meat.
After blending the coconut meat until smooth, strain it through a sieve or use a cloth to squeeze the coconut milk into a pot, then bring to a boil to get fragrant and rich coconut milk.
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Cooking Lotus Seed Oat Milk
Mix the lotus seed oat mixture and the coconut milk in a pot, add 50g of palm sugar, and stir well. Place the pot on the stove over high heat, stirring continuously to dissolve the palm sugar and prevent the milk from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
When the milk just starts to boil lightly, reduce the heat to low, stir well for the milk to boil vigorously for about 1 minute, then turn off the heat. Let the milk cool down a bit, and you can use it immediately or let it cool completely, then store it in a glass jar and keep it in the refrigerator.
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Final Product
Lotus seed oatmeal milk has a fragrant aroma, a light sweetness from the jaggery combined with the creamy taste of lotus seeds and oatmeal, especially the extremely fragrant and rich coconut milk.
You should let young children enjoy this dish while it’s still warm for better taste, while adults might prefer the milk chilled for a tastier experience.
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With the detailed instructions on how to make oat milk with lotus seeds that TasteVN has just shared, we hope you will successfully make this delicious and nutritious drink for your family to enjoy!
