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March 28, 2010

Steamed Lotus Root Stuffed with Sweet Sticky Rice

The stuffed lotus root is a Shanghai specialty; it is typically served as dessert or appetizer.



Ingredients

lotus root, sticky rice, Brown sugar, honey,dried jujube x4(If you cannot find it, just forget about it)
Special equipment: toothpick !


Directions


1. Soak sticky rice in water with 2 teaspoon of sugar for at least 4 hours.(Strongly recommend overnight ) No skills required. 
2. Peel the lotus root and cut off the ends; save the ends.
3. Fill the lotus root with sticky rice. Pack the rice tightly with a chopstick.
4. Reattach the ends of the lotus root with toothpicks to seal the sticky rice.
6. Boil the stuffed lotus root in the water with 2 tablespoon of brown sugar and dried jujubes for one hours. 
7. Chill the stuffed lotus root and slice.
8. Coat the chilled lotus root with syrup, 
and serve





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