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Exclusive Candied Lotus Root

Exclusive Candied Lotus Root

Lotus root slices coated in sugar overnight, then pressure-simmered in syrup with red dates and rock sugar until glossy, candied and tenderly sweet with a pleasant bite.

Instructions

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    Wash the lotus root and peel it.

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    Evenly coat the lotus root with white sugar.

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    Let it sit overnight.

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    The white sugar has dissolved in the evening, add the lotus root and syrup into the pressure cooker, and add an appropriate amount of water.

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    Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.

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    Wash the red dates clean and set aside. Wash the red dates and set aside.

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    Place the pressed lotus root into an appropriate amount of brown sugar.

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    Bring to a boil over high heat.

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    Add the red dates, continue to simmer over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes, then reduce the sauce.

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    Arrange the lotus root slices that have absorbed the sauce on a plate.

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    Finished product.

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    Finished product.

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    Finished product.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • lotus root
    to taste
  • red date
    to taste

Seasonings

  • white sugar
    to taste
  • brown sugar
    to taste