How to make delicious lotus seed dessert

During this season, lotus seeds are in abundance—fresh, sweet, nutty, and tender. Lotus seeds dessert are packed with nutrients beneficial for health, promoting better and deeper sleep. Combined with aloe vera in this delicious and nutritious lotus seed and aloe vera dessert recipe, this dish will provide your family with a refreshing, heat-relieving treat.

1. Preparing Ingredients for Lotus Seed Dessert

• Fresh lotus seeds (peeled): 300g (or substitute with 150g dried lotus seeds).
• Aloe vera: 1 large leaf (approximately 600g); choose large leaves for less bitterness and easier preparation to ensure a perfectly delicious lotus seed and aloe vera dessert.
• Rock sugar: 250g.
• Salt: 1 handful.
• Banana essence: 1 tube.
• Vanilla extract: 2 tubes.
• Pre-roasted peanuts: 100g.
• Shredded coconut: 100g.
• Fresh lemon: 1.

2. Preparing the Lotus Seed Dessert

• Fresh Lotus Seeds: Remove the embryo (lotus heart), peel off the thin outer layer, rinse thoroughly, and drain.
• Aloe Vera: Proper preparation of aloe vera is crucial to avoid a slimy or bitter taste:
  • Cut the aloe vera leaf into 5cm segments, trim off the spiky edges and green outer skin (cut thickly to remove all green parts), and take the white flesh inside.
  • Soak the flesh in a basin of diluted saltwater for 5 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water, then soak in another basin of diluted saltwater for 5 more minutes. Rinse again with cold water and drain. At this point, the aloe vera should be free of sliminess.
  • Cut the aloe vera into bite-sized cubes.
  • Mix the aloe vera with the juice of 1 fresh lemon and let it sit for 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with cold water.
  • Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, add the aloe vera, and blanch for 1 minute. Remove and rinse thoroughly with cold water. The aloe vera is now crisp, free of sliminess and bitterness, ensuring a perfectly sweet and refreshing lotus seed and aloe vera dessert.
• In a pot, add enough water to cook the dessert (about 1.5 liters), along with the prepared lotus seeds and rock sugar. Cook over medium heat until the water boils, then reduce to low heat and simmer until the lotus seeds are soft and slightly split.
• Add the prepared aloe vera and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Adjust the sweetness to taste, adding more rock sugar if desired. Add 2 tubes of vanilla extract for an enticing aroma, completing the preparation of this delicious and nutritious dessert.
• Ladle the dessert into bowls and let it cool. It can be stored in the refrigerator and enjoyed over 2–3 days.
• Pre-roasted Peanuts: Peel off the skins and crush finely.

3. Requirements and Enjoying Lotus Seed Dessert

• The lotus seed and aloe vera dessert should have a perfectly balanced sweet and cooling taste, with an appealing appearance. When tasting, you’ll enjoy the sweet, nutty flavor of lotus seeds combined with the crisp texture of aloe vera, which is neither slimy nor bitter.
• The dessert can be enjoyed hot or cold, depending on preference:
  • Hot: After cooking, ladle the dessert into bowls, sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts, shredded coconut, and a few drops of banana essence, and enjoy immediately.
  • Cold: Let the dessert cool completely, then add crushed roasted peanuts, shredded coconut, banana essence, and some shaved ice before serving. Alternatively, refrigerate the dessert for 3–4 hours for a chilled, refreshing treat.

This delicious and nutritious lotus seed and aloe vera dessert will help your family beat the summer heat and boost energy effectively. The recipe is simple, with proper aloe vera preparation being the key to success. Wishing you success and a delightful experience with this enticing dessert!