What Do You Do with Lotus Seeds
The Most Common Use of the Seed Is in the Form of Lotus Seed Paste (蓮蓉), Which Is Used Extensively in Chinese Pastries as Well as in Japanese Desserts. Dried...
The most common use of the seed is in the form of lotus seed paste (蓮蓉), which is used extensively in Chinese pastries as well as in Japanese desserts. Dried lotus seeds must be soaked in water overnight prior to use. They can then be added directly to soups and congee or used in other dishes.
How do you eat lotus seeds?
Lotus seeds can be eaten raw either in fresh or in dried form. The most common use of the seed is in the form of lotus seed paste, which is used extensively in Chinese pastries. The paste is also used in Japanese cuisine, as an ingredient in cakes and other dessert items as a filling.
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How do I sprout lotus seeds?
Place your seeds in warm water. Use a glass or transparent plastic container so that you can see when the seeds start to sprout. Fill the container with dechlorinated water between 75 and 80 °F (24 and 27 °C). After a day of soaking, the seeds will sink to the bottom and swell to nearly twice their original size.
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