Red dates, osmanthus, glutinous rice and lotus root

Overview

It is the season when golden osmanthus is fragrant and autumn lotus roots are on the market. People will immediately think of this cinnamon-scented delicacy - Osmanthus Glutinous Rice and Lotus Root. The lotus root is stuffed with glutinous rice and drizzled with honey. It has the aroma of honey, osmanthus, rice, lotus root, and a rich mouthfeel. It is sweet and silky, making our life start sweetly every day.

Tags

• snacks
• home cooking
• brown sugar
• honey
• lotus root
• osmanthus
• red dates
• rock sugar

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1 Prepare two sections of lotus root, wash and peel them.

   

2. 2 Prepare brown sugar, red dates washed with water, rock sugar, and osmanthus.

   

3. 3 Glutinous rice soaked for two hours.

   

4. 4 Cut the lotus root one centimeter from one end, slowly put the soaked glutinous rice into the lotus root hole, and beat it while changing clothes. When the glutinous rice no longer falls out of the lotus root hole, use chopsticks to poke hard to make the glutinous rice firm.

   

5. 5 Stuff the small end of the lotus root into the glutinous rice, fix the head and body of the lotus root with toothpicks, remove the skin from both ends of the lotus root, and rinse one side with water.

   

6. 6 Add water to the pot, put the rock sugar, brown sugar, and red dates in, then put the lotus root in. The water should not exceed the lotus root, and bring to a boil over high heat.

   

7. 7 Add the sweet-scented osmanthus and cook over low heat for two hours, then turn off the heat.

   

8. 8 Don't rush to take out the lotus roots after they are cooked like this. If you simmer them overnight, they will taste even more delicious.

   

9. 9 A very pink, glutinous and sweet red date, osmanthus, glutinous rice and lotus root is ready. The elderly and children love to eat it. It is particularly nourishing for the body and stomach. It is a good food for ladies to replenish blood and nourish the skin.