Glutinous RiceLotus RootThis is a traditional sweet dessert from our Jiangnan region, known for its fragrance, crispness, andOsmanthus Flowerrich aroma and high reputation.The preparation of glutinous rice with lotus root is meticulous and requires diligent practice to master the authentic method.

Instructions for preparing glutinous rice with lotus root

IngredientsPreparation

Lotus RootGlutinous Rice,Red Dates,Brown Sugar, Osmanthus Flower, and Rock Sugar.Methods and Steps

1. Wash and soak the glutinous rice in water for 2-3 hours.

Peel the lotus root.2. Cut off about 2-3 cm from one end of the lotus root, leaving it as a lid.

Fill the soaked glutinous rice into the lotus root, while filling, poke it firmly with chopsticks.3. After filling the lotus root with glutinous rice, cover the lotus root with the lid and fix the seal with a toothpick.

4. Place the filled glutinous rice lotus root in a pot, add water to cover the lotus root, and add brown sugar and red dates. Boil over high heat, then reduce heat and cook for another half hour.

5. After half an hour, add rock sugar and cook for at least half an hour over low heat.

6. After cooking, remove the glutinous rice with lotus root, let it cool slightly, and then cut into slices. When eating, drizzle with sugar and osmanthus flower and

Honey.Combination ofHoney Glaze.Instructions for making homemade glutinous rice with lotus rootIngredients

Lotus Root, Glutinous Rice, Rock Sugar, Water, Brown Sugar.

Methods and Steps

1. Soak the glutinous rice for half an hour, wash and peel the lotus root, and cut it lengthwise.

2. Fill the soaked glutinous rice into the lotus root holes, and poke gently with chopsticks, ensuring there are no empty spaces.

3. Use a toothpick to fix the lotus root and lid, then place in a pressure cooker, add 5-6 times the amount of water, and add brown sugar and rock sugar. The rock sugar should be crushed and added.

4. Slowly heat, and try to stir with chopsticks until the brown sugar and rock sugar are completely melted.

5. After the sugar is completely melted, cover the lid, and cook over high heat for 40-50 minutes.

Tips

When choosing lotus root, choose plump, short, and compact roots with fresh, intact surfaces that are not rotten or damaged.How to make delicious glutinous rice with lotus rootIngredients

Glutinous Rice, Lotus Root,

White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Red Dates, and Honey.

Methods and Steps

1. Wash the glutinous rice, add white sugar and water, and soak for at least two hours, then drain.

2. Wash the lotus root, peel it, and cut it about 5CM from the thicker end. Fill the lotus root with glutinous rice, without pressing too tightly, as the glutinous rice will expand during cooking.3. Cover the cut lotus root head with the lid and fix it with a toothpick.4. Place the lotus root in a pressure cooker, add water to cover the lotus root, add three tablespoons of brown sugar, and a few red dates.

5. After the pressure cooker is on high, cook for 20 minutes, then take it out and let it cool before cutting into slices.

6. Remove a little of the cooking lotus root

Liquid,

and put it in another small pot, add sugar, and cook until the sugar becomes thick. It can be dipped in when eating.

Or, you can simply drizzle with honey to eat.

After the pressure cooker has reached high pressure, cook for 20 minutes, then remove and slice after cooling.

Take out a little of the cooked lotus root syrup.Put it in another small pot, add sugar, and cook until the syrup is thick.You can dip and eat it, or eat it directly with honey.Or, you can simply drizzle it with honey and eat it.