Free Singaporean Lotus Seed Soup or Lin Chi Kang Recipes, free dessert recipe

Singaporean Recipe for Lotus Seed Soup or Lin Chi Kang

INGREDIENTS FOR LOTUS SEED SOUP

180g dried lotus seeds
180g sugar
7 cups water

TIP: Dried lotus seeds can sometimes be purchased from Chinese medicinal shops. Available in packages or by the weight.

Image of Dried Lotus Seeds

We hope you enjoy making this very famous Singaporean hawker street dessert known as lotus seed soup or lin chi kang.

To prepare:

Before using the lotus seeds, soak them first in water for 10 mins
Drain and rinse, then soak again
Repeat at least 3 times
Using a pot, add enough water then the lotus seeds
Bring to a boil and boil till seeds are almost soft
Drain then using a sharp knife, remove remaining skins and the hearts of the seeds (bitter tasting)
Put the skinned lotus seeds in 7 cups of water
Steam over boiling water (30 mins)
Remove then add sugar, stir till sugar dissolves
Pour into individual serving bowls and serve hot

TIP: If possible, try getting lotus seeds that have been halved so you don't have to spend too much time and efoort removing the bitter hearts. Canned ones is one way to use lotus seeds.

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