Lotus Sweets
From quaziefly 15 years ago
- 40 minutes to make
- Serves 6
This is a Northern Chinese recipe Water lily seeds have a delicate flavor and are oval like small olives. They are available in cans. They can be served fresh, candied or as a pastry filling.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lotus seeds, soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes and drained shopping list
- 2 pints water shopping list
- 1 cup sugar shopping list
- 2 eggs, beaten shopping list
How to make it
- Rub the lotus seeds with your fingers to remove the skin. Use a toothpick to draw out the green bud from the centre of the lotus seeds.
- Put the water in a pan and bring to the boil. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Add the lotus buds and simmer for 40 minutes.
- Gradually stir in the eggs to form 'an egg flower'. When the egg has set, pour into a serving bowl and serve hot.
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different great post high5 thanks
momo_55grandma
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what an interesting recipe.. thank you ^5
peetabear
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Never heard of those before! These sound really good though! If I ever come across some, I'll know what to do with them, thanks!
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