Yield: 6 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 cups | Water |
| ½ teaspoon | Baking soda |
| 1 pounds | Lotus seeds |
| 5 cups | Water |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
1. Bring water to a boil; stir in baking soda. Then pour over lotus seeds and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Rub lotus seeds with fingers to husk; rinse and drain.
3. Bring remaining water to a boil; then stir in sugar to dissolve. Add lotus seeds and simmer, covered, 1 hour.
4. Beat eggs lightly. Gradually stir into mixture and remove from heat at once. Serve hot, in small bowls.
From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .