White Gorgon （Qian Shi ） 250g
白芡实
S$11.50 S$15.00
- Net weight
- 250 g
- Shelf life
- 12 months
About lotus seeds
Dried lotus seeds, pale and firm, with a mild chestnut taste. Skinless ones cook faster; the ones with the green core in the middle taste bitter unless it is removed. This pack is 250 g net. At the quantities below that is about 10 servings. That works out at S$4.60 per 100 g.
Also known as lian zi, lin ji, 莲子, gorgon fruit, qian shi, euryale seeds, foxnut.
What people use it for
In sweet soups with snow fungus and red dates, in si shen soup, in mooncake and pastry fillings, and in savoury double-boiled soups.
How to prepare it
Soak 30 minutes to an hour, push out the green core if there is one, then simmer 40 minutes until they give under a spoon.
Keeping it
Airtight and dry.
Questions people ask
Why is my lotus seed soup bitter?
The green germ in the centre of the seed. Push it out with a toothpick after soaking, or buy the cored ones.
How long do they take to cook?
About 40 minutes simmering after a soak. Skinless seeds are quicker.
How far does this pack go?
At the quantity in the instructions above, about 10 servings from this pack.
Is the bigger pack cheaper?
This one works out at S$4.60 per 100 g. One Sunny lists most items in more than one size, so compare that figure rather than the pack price.
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