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Rock Sugar Hunan Lotus Seeds

A traditional Hunan dessert made by simmering steamed Xiang white lotus seeds with rock sugar and fruit to create a light, sweet soup with a delicate, soothing flavor.

35 min
Easy
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Rock Sugar Hunan Lotus Seeds

Ingredients

Hunan white lotus seeds (peeled, cored, and steamed until soft) 200 g
Rock sugar (melted, then strained to remove impurities) 300 g
Fresh pineapple (peeled and diced) 50 g
Cherries 25 g
Green peas 25 g
Dried longan flesh (washed) 25 g
Water 500 g

Instructions

1

Steam the Lotus Seeds

Peel and core the white lotus seeds, then steam them until soft. Drain off the liquid and transfer the seeds to a bowl.

2

Prepare the Ingredients

Wash the dried longan flesh, peel the pineapple, and cut it into dice.

3

Cook the Sugar Syrup

Place a wok over medium heat and add 500 g of water. Add the rock sugar and let it dissolve, then strain out any impurities. Add the prepared ingredients and bring to a boil. Pour the sweet soup into a serving bowl and serve.