Unknowingly, we are about to enter the Great Summer Festival. As the last solar term of summer, this is the hottest period of the Dog Days. People will lose their appetite and sleep less well. Therefore, when eating We need to put more effort into it, especially eating some cool and refreshing foods. Among the people, it has been popular since ancient times to eat lotus seed soup to escape the summer heat. According to "Records of the Imperial Capital": "In the hot summer of June, fresh food and drink are most preferred. Those who eat lotus in the capital are two; those who eat lotus seeds in the river are tender and fresh, and are suitable for absorbing dew. It increases longevity; the outer river is firm and solid, and should be used dry. "July and August every year are the best times to eat lotus seeds. Lotus seeds are the seeds of lotus, an aquatic herbaceous plant of the Nymphaeaceae family, also known as lotus seeds, lotus rice, and lotus seeds. Meat is not only rich in nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium and protein, but also beneficial to human health. The green germ in lotus seeds (i.e. lotus seed heart) contains a variety of alkaloids, which have the effect of clearing away heat and purging fire, and also has significant heart-strengthening effects. In the dog days of summer, due to the high temperature and large amount of perspiration, it is easy to suffer from internal heat symptoms. Eating some lotus seeds appropriately can have the effect of clearing away heat and reducing internal heat.

Every year before and after the summer heat, my family will cook rock sugar lotus seed and lily soup every now and then to drink. Lily and lotus seeds complement each other and can be said to be a perfect match. In addition to being rich in protein and vitamins, lily also contains some special nutrients, such as colchicine and other alkaloids, which have good functions of clearing away worries, calming the mind and calming the mind. It is as simple as boiling lotus seeds and lily with rock sugar. It is soft, glutinous, sweet and nutritious. It is not only delicious, but also relieves heat and thirst, calms the mind and calms the mind. It will make your sleep more stable. It is highly recommended.

Ingredients: appropriate amount of dried lotus seeds, appropriate amount of fresh lilies, a little wolfberry, appropriate amount of rock sugar (you can increase or decrease according to your family situation)

Method: 1. Soak the dried lotus seeds in water in advance , after soaking, the lotus seeds are easier to cook until they are soft and glutinous. The core of the lotus seeds can be removed or not. The core of the lotus seeds tastes bitter, but it has the effect of clearing the heart and removing internal heat;

2. Pour the lotus seeds and rock sugar into the soup pot, Add an appropriate amount of water, cover the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. After boiling, turn to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes; if it is fresh lotus seeds, it will take about five to ten minutes, depending on your situation;

3. Wash the white and tender fresh lilies in water and peel off the bad ones. It is recommended to use Gansu lilies because they are sweet, while small pieces of Hunan lilies are less bitter.

4. After cooking the lotus seeds until they become crispy, you can add the washed lily and wolfberry, cover and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes. The lily and wolfberry will be cooked easily, and the wolfberry will cook well. Too long will destroy its nutrients.

The finished soup is fragrant and slightly sweet. It can reduce dryness and soothe the throat. It can be cooled and put in the refrigerator. After being chilled, it will be more refreshing and delicious. Don’t miss it during the summer season.

Tips:

1. Tremella fungus and pitted jujube can also be added to the soup to make it taste richer and sweeter.

2. The lily should not be cooked for too long, otherwise it will turn into powder, but the lotus seeds should be put into the pot before the lily.

3. Try the sweetness of rock sugar yourself. If you like it sweeter, add more sugar. If you don’t like it, add less sugar.