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Homemade Lotus Seed Paste (莲蓉馅)

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Homemade Lotus Seed Paste (莲蓉馅)

Ingredients

  • g (1 cup) dried lotus seeds
  • g (1/4 cup + 2 teaspoon s) sugar
  • g (1/4 cup) vegetable oil
  • g (1 tablespoon) maltose

Instructions

  1. Rinse the lotus seeds, then cover them with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water. Soak overnight (or at least 3 hours).
  2. Once rehydrated, drain and discard the water. Split each seed open with your hands, then remove and discard the green core if it has one.

Tips

It’s very important to NOT stir the sugar while melting it to prevent crystallization.