Glutinous Rice Lotus Root

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   The lotus root should be one that is not breathable at both ends. First, wash the lotus root, peel it, and cut a small section at the top of the lotus root to use as a lid. Soak the glutinous rice in water in advance (I soaked it for a long time).

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Cut the red dates in half; this will help them absorb the flavor better.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Soaking lotus root in water with white vinegar can remove the mud from the eyes of the lotus root.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   After soaking the lotus root, stuff it directly with glutinous rice.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Use chopsticks to push the rice all the way to the bottom to make it more compact; otherwise, there will be empty spaces in the middle of the steamed rice.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   After stuffing, place the prepared lid on the lotus root and secure it with toothpicks.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Put water in a pot (enough to cover the lotus root), add brown sugar, white sugar, red dates, and lotus root.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Turn the heat to high and stir the sugar in the bottom of the pot with chopsticks until it dissolves. After it boils, cook over medium heat 45 minutes, turning the lotus root over halfway through.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Once the lotus root is cooked, reduce the heat to low and simmer slowly. If there's a lot of broth, you can soak the lotus root in the sugar syrup overnight for even more flavor!

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Finally, reduce the sauce over high heat and let the lotus root cool naturally.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Simply slice the lotus root and arrange it on a plate, and you're done!