Enjoying a cup of sugar lotus seed sweet soup is both nutritious and helps cool down the body effectively. The flavor of sugar lotus sweet soup is loved for its sweet taste, the light aroma of lotus seeds brings a refreshing and refreshing feeling.
Not only is it easy to prepare, this sweet soup also has the sophistication of Vietnamese cuisine, very suitable for treating families on hot summer days.
To make this sweet soup, housewives will need to prepare 200gr of fresh lotus seeds (or dried lotus seeds); 150gr of rock sugar; a few slices of thin ginger, gravel and 1.5 liters of water.
Wash the lotus seeds thoroughly, remove the lotus center to avoid bitterness. If you are using fresh lotus seeds, just wash and separate the heart. If using dried lotus, soak it for 4-6 hours to soften it and then rinse with clean water.
Add the lotus seeds to the pot, add water and simmer over medium heat for about 20 - 30 minutes to avoid breaking. When the lotus seeds are tender, turn off the heat and take the lotus seeds separately. Use the lotus broth to add the rock sugar and stir well and cook until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Housewives can add a few slices of ginger to enhance the delicious flavor. Next, add the lotus seeds to the pot of sugar water and cook for about 5 - 10 minutes so that the lotus seeds absorb the sweetness.
Hold the cooling sweet soup and put it in the refrigerator to cool and add the crushed stone when used. Stewing lotus seeds in cold sugar water should ensure a sweet taste, and lotus seeds should be soft and plump to enjoy during hot summer days.
