What is special about lotus seeds?
Lotus seeds are not only a familiar ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine , but they are also a 'precious medicine' with many uses such as calming the mind, nourishing the mind and nourishing the body.
In Oriental medicine, lotus seeds are sweet, astringent, and neutral. Lotus seeds have the effect of nourishing the mind, calming the nerves, benefiting the kidneys, strengthening the spleen, and promoting urination. Since ancient times, this type of seed has been used to prepare dishes to improve insomnia, physical weakness, anxiety, and spermatorrhea...
Lotus seeds are in season and are an ingredient to make many delicious and nutritious dishes.
Lotus seeds are rich in nutrients such as starch, protein, healthy fats and essential micronutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, iron... Especially, on hot summer days, lotus seeds can be processed into many delicious dishes to help cool down, detoxify and improve sleep effectively.
Whether processed into sweet, salty dishes or drinks, lotus seeds can promote the effect of cooling the body, cooling the liver, and improving sleep. Lotus seeds are currently in season, so everyone should take advantage of this nutritious seed to make delicious dishes.
Delicious dishes from lotus seeds are easy to make at home
Lychee and lotus seed tea
One of the most popular desserts in the summer is lychee and lotus seed dessert. The combination of sweet and cool lychee and fragrant lotus seeds creates a delicious and nutritious dish, good for family members.
Ingredients: Lotus seeds, lychee, white sugar
Making:
Simmer the lotus seeds for about 10 minutes until soft, drain. Peel the lychee, remove the seeds and stuff the lotus seeds inside. Reheat the lotus seed water, then add the stuffed lychee, add sugar to taste and simmer gently to keep the lychee crispy. This dish will be more delicious when served cold.
The rich lotus seeds and sweet, crunchy lychees create the perfect combination to cool down in the summer.
Lotus seed rib soup – A light and delicious dish for hot days
Adding lotus seed and rib soup to your summer meal not only enriches the menu. This dish is delicious but also provides nutrition and helps you sleep better.
Ingredients: Baby back ribs, lotus seeds, carrots, cauliflower and common spices
Making:
Cut the ribs into bite-sized pieces, blanch them, marinate them with spices, and simmer them with lotus seeds. When the ribs are tender, add carrots and broccoli, cook them, and season to taste. Using fresh lotus seeds will make them more fragrant and sweet. When cooking, you need to remove the lotus core to avoid bitterness. This dish is extremely good for children with poor appetite, the elderly who have trouble sleeping, etc.
Nutritious lotus seed shrimp soup
Lotus seed shrimp soup is an ideal choice for breakfast or when you want a light change of taste on hot summer days.
Ingredients: Fresh shrimp, lotus seeds, shiitake mushrooms, chicken eggs, tapioca starch
Making:
Stir-fry the shrimp, cook with the softened lotus seeds. When it boils, add the mushrooms and season to taste, add tapioca starch to thicken. Finally, add the beaten eggs and stir well. Serve hot to enjoy the characteristic sweet and fatty taste.
Chicken stewed with lotus seeds and red dates
With the natural sweetness of red apples, lotus seeds and chicken, the dish of stewed chicken with lotus seeds and red apples is very suitable to nourish the body, especially for the elderly or people who have just recovered from illness.
Ingredients: Chicken, lotus seeds, red apples, shiitake mushrooms
Making:
Clean the chicken, stew it with lotus seeds, red dates and soaked shiitake mushrooms. Simmer over low heat for about 1 hour until the meat is tender and the broth is sweet and rich. This dish is not only nutritious but also helps you sleep well and reduces fatigue.
Lotus seed and green bean milk – A refreshing drink that helps you sleep well
Lotus seed and green bean milk is an ideal drink in the summer. This dish is easy to make and good for both adults and children.
Ingredients: Lotus seeds, green beans, rock sugar
Making:
Simmer the lotus seeds and mung beans until soft, then put them in a blender and puree. Filter the mixture if you want it smoother. You can cook it again with rock sugar or let it cool down and serve it cold. Lotus seed and mung bean milk has a light, refreshing taste and is easy to drink on summer days to cool down.
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Steamed pumpkin with lotus seeds – a light vegetarian dish, good for digestion
A simple yet nutritious dish, perfect for days when you want a light detox. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A, good for the eyes, while lotus seeds help stabilize the nervous system. This perfect combination not only creates a beautiful dish but is also extremely good for the brain, eyes and sleep.
Ingredients: 1 pumpkin, lotus seeds, common spices
Making:
Slice pumpkin, steam with soaked lotus seeds until cooked. Serve hot or cold. You can eat with sesame salt or drizzle a little honey to enhance the delicious flavor.
Source: https://giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn/6-delicious-dishes-to-make-from-lotus-seeds-are-the-right-way-to-make-your-eyes-feel-cool-while-sleeping-good-for-your-family-172250601103230365.htm
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