Lotus Seeds Paste

AuthorElaine TanCategory, DifficultyIntermediate
Yields400 Servings
Prep Time4 hrsCook Time31 minsTotal Time4 hrs 30 mins
White Lotus Seed Paste
(A) Soak
 200 g lotus seeds, soaked for 4-8 hours and remove the green stems
 1000 ml water
 1 tsp lye water
(B) Cook
 300 ml water
 120 g sugar
 100 g peanut oil (for first sautes)
 50 g peanut oil (for second sautes)
 20 g maltose
 30 g wheat starch flour
COOKING METHODS
1

(A) Prepare for Lotus Seeds

- Rinse the lotus seeds, then cover them with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water. Soak overnight (or at least 4 to 8 hours). The longer the time, the easier to boil.

- Drain the soaked lotus seeds through the simmering basket.
- Remove the skin of lotus seeds by rubbing under running water. Next, remove the bitter tips and stems inside the softened lotus seeds.

2

(B)
- Place the lotus seeds in the mixing jar.
- Add 300 ml of water and boil it.
Settings: Timer: 5 Minutes / Speed: 1 / Temperature: 100°C

3

- Drain the cooked lotus seeds through the simmering basket, transfer back the lotus seeds in the mixing jar.
- Add the sugar in the mixing jar and blend until smooth.
Setting: Timer: 20 Seconds / Speed: 10

4

- Add 100g oil in the mixing jar and sautés until all the oil absorbed by the lotus seeds paste and thicken.
Settings: Timer: 15 Minutes / Speed: 2 / Temperature: 100°C / Heat Power: < 5

Notes: Remove the measuring cup

5

- Add remaining 50 g oil in the mixing jar and continue sautes.
Settings: Timer: 10 Minutes / Speed: 2 / Temperature: 100°C / Heat Power: < 5

Notes: Remove the measuring cup

6

- Add maltose and wheat starch to mix.
Settings: Timer: 5 Minutes / Speed: 3 / Temperature: 90°C / Heat Power: < 5

7

- Let it cool completely.

Total weight : Approx. 400 g lotus seeds paste

Attention!! Maximum 300g portion of raw lotus seeds each time.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size Gram

Servings 400


Amount Per Serving
Calories 446
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.7g40%
Saturated Fat 4.3g22%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 5mg1%
Potassium 461mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 30.5g
Protein 5.2g11%

Calcium 4%
Iron 7%
Vitamin D 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

White Lotus Seed Paste
(A) Soak
 200 g lotus seeds, soaked for 4-8 hours and remove the green stems
 1000 ml water
 1 tsp lye water
(B) Cook
 300 ml water
 120 g sugar
 100 g peanut oil (for first sautes)
 50 g peanut oil (for second sautes)
 20 g maltose
 30 g wheat starch flour

Directions

COOKING METHODS
1

(A) Prepare for Lotus Seeds

- Rinse the lotus seeds, then cover them with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water. Soak overnight (or at least 4 to 8 hours). The longer the time, the easier to boil.

- Drain the soaked lotus seeds through the simmering basket.
- Remove the skin of lotus seeds by rubbing under running water. Next, remove the bitter tips and stems inside the softened lotus seeds.

2

(B)
- Place the lotus seeds in the mixing jar.
- Add 300 ml of water and boil it.
Settings: Timer: 5 Minutes / Speed: 1 / Temperature: 100°C

3

- Drain the cooked lotus seeds through the simmering basket, transfer back the lotus seeds in the mixing jar.
- Add the sugar in the mixing jar and blend until smooth.
Setting: Timer: 20 Seconds / Speed: 10

4

- Add 100g oil in the mixing jar and sautés until all the oil absorbed by the lotus seeds paste and thicken.
Settings: Timer: 15 Minutes / Speed: 2 / Temperature: 100°C / Heat Power: < 5

Notes: Remove the measuring cup

5

- Add remaining 50 g oil in the mixing jar and continue sautes.
Settings: Timer: 10 Minutes / Speed: 2 / Temperature: 100°C / Heat Power: < 5

Notes: Remove the measuring cup

6

- Add maltose and wheat starch to mix.
Settings: Timer: 5 Minutes / Speed: 3 / Temperature: 90°C / Heat Power: < 5

7

- Let it cool completely.

Total weight : Approx. 400 g lotus seeds paste

Attention!! Maximum 300g portion of raw lotus seeds each time.

Lotus Seeds Paste

1 Comments

  1. ELAINE Tan September 10, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    Doubled the recipe….but the mix won’t mix properly….I had to remove half to do it 2 times…..admin, perhaps a tweak on the remarks portion? Recommended to do batch by batch aka 200gm lotus seed recipe

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