Ingredients: 500g lotus root, 200g glutinous rice, auxiliary ingredients, 100g brown sugar, 100g rock sugar, appropriate amount of sweet osmanthus

Steps:

How to make osmanthus and lotus root 11. Peel and wash the lotus root.

Recipe for Osmanthus Lotus Root Step 22. Soak the glutinous rice for 2 hours in advance.

Recipe for Osmanthus Lotus Root Step 33. Cut off one end of the lotus root. Stuff the glutinous rice into the eyes of the lotus root. This step is time-consuming and tests your endurance.

Step 44 of how to make Osmanthus Lotus Root. I used to use chopsticks to stuff it in. Now that I’m more proficient, I can just stuff it in. If it’s too much, just weigh the lotus root gently. Anyway, you can have different ways, just pretend.

Recipe for Osmanthus Lotus Root Step 55. Press the lid on and secure with toothpicks. If it can't be inserted, you can shoot it with a knife.

Step 66 of how to make Osmanthus and Lotus Root. After everything is done, put it into the pot and add water until the lotus root is covered.

Recipe for Osmanthus Lotus Root Step 77. After the water boils, add brown sugar and rock sugar.

Recipe for Osmanthus Lotus Root Step 88. Add another spoonful of Osmanthus. I used osmanthus flowers that I picked myself and soaked in honey. After boiling, simmer on low heat for 4-5 hours.

Step 99 of how to make sweet-scented osmanthus and lotus root. Take out and collect the juice. The soup is thick enough.

Recipe for Osmanthus Lotus Root Step 1010. Pull out the toothpick and take off the lid.

Step 1111 of how to make sweet-scented osmanthus and lotus root. Slice and serve on a plate.

Recipe for Osmanthus Lotus Root Step 1212. Pour over the soup.

Tips

Jianing’s experience:

1. The glutinous rice should be soaked in advance and the moisture should be controlled when filling.

2. The waiting time is too long when cooking. It is recommended to put it in the stew pot overnight so that you don’t have to wait so hard.