Recipe for lotus seed paste with star anise and sugar.
Lotus root Flour Star anise Sugar Cake This is a famous local delicacy in Suzhou, known for its tenderness. During the Qing Dynasty Lotus root flourStar anise sugar The cake was officially designated as imperial food. Because " " (lotus root) sounds the same as " " (love), local people use lotus root flour and star anise sugar cake to wish for a happy marriage. Next, let's introduce the methods and techniques for making lotus root flour and star anise sugar cake!
Homemade lotus root flour and star anise sugar cake recipe
Ingredients
200g lotus root flour Sticky rice flour 300g, fresh lotus root 250g White sugar 200g, 150g star anise sauce Method
1, Mix lotus root flour, sticky rice flour in a bowl, then add 150g of white sugar and appropriate amount of water and mix well, knead into a dough for later use.
2, Wash and peel fresh lotus root, cut into small pieces, then add to boiling water, add 100g of white sugar and cook for about 90 minutes, take out and drain.3, Divide the dough into two equal parts, put one part into a small square box and flatten it, then put the cooked lotus root slices on top, then put the other half of the dough on the lotus root slices and flatten it, then evenly brush star anise sauce on top, and make a lotus root and star anise sugar cake embryo. 4, Add appropriate amount of water to the pot and boil, put in the lotus root and star anise sugar cake embryo
Steam
for about 30 minutes, take out and cool, cut into rhombus shape, then arrange on plates and serve.Authentic lotus root flour and star anise sugar cake recipe Ingredients
Sticky rice flour, fresh lotus root 300g each, lotus root flour 200g 250g white sugar, 150g star anise sauce Method
1, Pass lotus root flour and sticky rice flour through a fine sieve, put in a bowl, add 150g of white sugar and mix.
2, Add appropriate amount of water and mix, knead until translucent, cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes.
3, Cut the fresh lotus root into pieces, peel off the outer skin, wash and drain, then cut into slices.4, Add appropriate amount of water to the pot, 100g of white sugar, boil and bring to a boil, remove the foam.
5, Add
Lotus root
slices, use low heat to cook for about 30 minutes, take out the lotus root slices, drain and make lotus root sugar cake.
6, Take out one square box, put half the dough in first and flatten it.
7, Put in the lotus root sugar cake slices, then put the other half of the dough on the lotus root sugar cake slices and gently flatten it.
8, Use a brush to evenly brush the star anise sauce on the dough, and make a lotus root and star anise sugar cake embryo.9, Add water to the steamer and bring to a boil, put in the lotus root and star anise sugar cake embryo and steam for 30 minutes until cooked. 10, Take out and cool, first cut into long strips, then cut into rhombus shape, and serve.
Lotus root, peach, lotus root flour and star anise sugar cake recipe
Ingredients
250g lotus root flour, 1500g sticky rice, 150g star anise sugar, 1000g white sugar, cooked
150g pork lard
150g candied fruit, 150g walnut meat, a little plant oil
Method 1, Wash and drain the sticky rice, soak in water for a while, then drain, use boiling water to blanch twice, and then drain the water. 52 Walnut meat, use boiling water to soak, remove the astringency.
Ingredients
2, Place the sticky rice in a steamer, spread it out, and steam.3, Wet the lotus root flour, then mix with white sugar, pork lard, and hot sticky rice flour, and mix well. 4, Coat the plate with plant oil, add sticky rice flour, steam for half an hour, then cool and cut into small pieces, which can be fried or eaten cold.
Lotus root and star anise sugar cake making tips
1, The lotus root flour should be completely dissolved in water before using, otherwise the finished cake will have granules and won't be smooth.2, When steaming the cake, do not use high heat, otherwise the cake will become watery and mushy. You can open the lid halfway during steaming to prevent the cake from becoming too thin and falling.
3, When cutting the cake, use a knife with a little water or oil to avoid sticking to the knife.
3. Wet the lotus root powder, then mix with white sugar and lard while hot, and add to the glutinous rice.Rice Heat and dissolve, then mix with candied fruit and walnut meat.
4. Grease the plate, pour in the glutinous rice, steam for 30 minutes over medium heat, cool, and cut into small pieces. Can be fried in oil or eaten cold.
Techniques for Lotus Root Powder and Rock Sugar Cake
1. The lotus root powder should be completely dissolved. Stir-frying is possible, otherwise the finished cake will have granules and will not be smooth.
2.Steaming the cake Do not use high heat, as this will make the cake become watery and sticky. You can open the lid halfway through to prevent the lotus root cake from becoming too thin and deformed.
3. When cutting the cake, it is best to dampen the knife with water or oil to prevent it from sticking.
