Ingredients for Lotus Seed and Mung Bean Dessert
Lotus seeds: 300g
Mung beans: 200g
Sugar: 300g
Vanilla extract: 2 tsp
Salt: 1/4 tsp
How to Make Delicious and Nutritious Lotus Seed and Mung Bean Dessert
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
Rinse the fresh lotus seeds and set them aside to dry. If the lotus seeds still have their green cores, remove them to avoid bitterness.
If using dried lotus seeds, rinse them and soak them in warm water for about an hour.
For the mung beans, give them a good rinse and then soak them in warm water for 2-3 hours to soften them, making them easier to cook.
Step 2: Cook the dessert
In a pot, bring 500ml of water to a boil and add the lotus seeds. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, then add the mung beans and continue cooking for another 30 minutes.
Once the lotus seeds are soft and buttery and the beans are tender, add the vanilla extract, salt, and sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar and adjust the sweetness to your taste. Then, turn off the heat.
Step 3: Serve
If you prefer your dessert hot, simply ladle it into bowls or mugs and enjoy. For a refreshing cold treat, add some ice or chill it in the fridge for 1-2 hours before serving.
This dessert is a delightful blend of soft, buttery beans and lotus seeds with a subtle sweetness. It’s the perfect way to cool off during hot days.
Tips for Choosing the Best Ingredients
To make the most delicious lotus seed and mung bean dessert, it’s essential to select high-quality ingredients.
You can use either fresh or dried lotus seeds for this dessert. However, fresh lotus seeds are recommended as they offer a more nutritious, buttery, and sweeter flavor compared to dried ones.
To ensure the freshest lotus seeds, purchase them directly from a lotus pond or choose those that still have their shells intact.
Opt for mature lotus seeds, as immature seeds tend to become starchy and lack the buttery flavor of their older counterparts.
Avoid pre-packaged, dried lotus seeds, as they may have lost some of their delicious flavor during processing.
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