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Leng Chee Kang is a cooling sweet lotus seed soup consisting of lotus seed (lean chee) and a variety of other dried fruits. Very refreshing served cold. | RotiNRice.com

Leng Chee Kang (Sweet Lotus Seed Soup)

Leng Chee Kang is a cooling sweet lotus seed soup consisting of lotus seed (lean chee) and a variety of other dried fruits. Very refreshing served cold.
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Dessert
Cuisine : Chinese
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings : 4
Calories : 313kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can boiled lotus seeds (rinsed and drained)
  • ¼ cup lily bulbs (20g)
  • 1 packet peeled ginkgo nuts (100g)
  • 1 tbsp basil seeds
  • 1 dried persimmon thinly sliced

Longan Syrup

  • 3 cups water (720ml)
  • 3 medium pieces rock sugar (50g)
  • ¼ cup dried longans (30g) (rinsed and drained)

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and drain lotus seed. Boil in a small saucepan for 2 minutes. Remove and drain.
  • Rinse and soak lily bulbs in water for 30 minutes. Boil in a small saucepan for 15 minutes. Remove, rinse in cold water, and drain.
  • Boil ginkgo nuts in small saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes. Remove and drain.
  • Using a tea strainer to hold them, rinse the basil seeds under cold running water. Then soak in half cup of cold water until they swell. This should take about 10 minutes.
  • Place all ingredients in bowls separately.
  • Combine water, rock sugar, and dried longan in a medium sized saucepan. Boil over medium low heat for 15 minutes.
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  • To serve, place a little of each ingredient in a small bowl. Pour longan syrup over. Serve warm or cold with ice cubes.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal
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