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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Lotus Seed Black Bean Dessert For 4 people
Dried lotus seeds 200 gr Black beans 200 gr Sugar 150 gr Sago flour 10 gr Grated coconut/dry coconut A little Salt A little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose dried lotus seeds
- When selecting dried lotus seeds, you should choose seeds that have had the lotus heart removed, are opaque white, and are round and even because when eaten, they have a very fragrant and rich taste, containing high nutritional content.
- Avoid choosing seeds that are infested, chipped, or have a musty smell due to being stored for a long time.
- You can use fresh lotus seeds instead of dried lotus seeds to make dessert, which is also very delicious.
How to choose good, plump black beans
- Good black beans have a kidney-shaped appearance, small size, only half the size of large black beans, and double the size of green beans.
- Choose beans that have a black shell color, smooth and beautiful, with a green interior.
- Good black beans have a distinctive fragrant smell, with no strange or musty odors.
- Avoid choosing beans that are chipped, infested with pests, or have a moldy smell.
Where to buy cassava flour
You can easily find cassava flour at markets, reputable stores, the TasteVN supermarket chain, or order online through the website bachhoaxanh.com!
How to prepare Lotus Seed and Black Bean Dessert
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Preparing lotus seeds and black beans
Dry lotus seeds should be rinsed clean and soaked in water for 30 minutes, then drained.
Rinse the black beans, then boil them in water for 2 minutes to remove the bitter water.
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Softening lotus seeds and black beans
Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, then pour into a pot with 1.5 liters of water and simmer for 20 minutes over medium heat.
After 20 minutes, add the soaked lotus seeds and simmer for another 10 minutes, then drain all the black bean water from the pot, remember to keep the water and don’t throw it away.
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Cooking lotus seeds and black beans with sugar and tapioca flour
You add 150g of sugar to the black beans and lotus seeds (drained after boiling), then mix well so that the sugar is absorbed evenly into the beans, then place it on the stove to cook for 5 – 7 minutes.
Next, pour the drained black bean water into the pot and stir well, bringing it to a boil.
Tip: The process of draining the black bean water and lotus seeds before mixing the sugar into the drained beans and seeds will allow the sugar to be absorbed better than stirring the sugar into the pot of sweet soup that still has boiling water.Add the dissolved tapioca flour and stir until thickened, then turn off the heat.
When serving, add grated coconut and dried coconut on top to finish.
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Final Product
Black bean lotus seed soup has a beautiful mysterious black color, the soup is thick and smooth thanks to the tapioca flour, when you eat it you will feel the creamy taste of the lotus seeds along with the nutty flavor of the black beans.
Moreover, the soup is made special by the addition of a bit of crunchy fat from grated coconut and dried coconut. I guarantee that after eating this soup, you will be hooked from the very first spoon.
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Above is the recipe for lotus seed and black bean dessert that is rich, sweet, delicious, and easy to make at home; it’s really simple, isn’t it? Quickly get into the kitchen to make and enjoy this dessert right away. Wishing you all success.
*Refer to the images and recipe from the YouTube channel: Feedy Món Ăn Ngon
