Chinese Hot Lotus Tea Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 cups water
• 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
• 450 g lotus seeds
• 5 cups water
• 225 g brown sugar
• 2 lightly beaten eggs

Method:

· Let the water boil in a wok. Put the bicarbonate soda while stirring.

· Put the lotus seeds and let it boil for 10 minutes.

· Rub the seeds with fingers to remove husk. Drain them later on.

· Bring the water to boil and add sugar. Let the sugar dissolve.

· Cover and let it boil for an hour.

· Gradually add the eggs while stirring and serve immediately.