AI-generated imageKorean Sweet Lotus Root Jeonggwa, 20 Slices
Sweet Korean lotus-root confection simmered in sugar and starch syrup; distinct from savory soy-braised lotus root.
Ingredients
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Steps
- 01
Wash and peel lotus root and cut into even 5mm slices.
- 02
Blanch the slices in boiling water with vinegar for about 10 minutes, then drain.
- 03
Dissolve 100g sugar in 400mL water and add lotus root.
- 04
Simmer gently until tender; turn slices as syrup reduces for an even glaze.
- 05
Add starch syrup, simmer a little, stop before scorching and add optional honey.
- 06
Spread the slices apart to cool fully before serving.
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Before you cook
Hot sugar syrup causes burns; let cool fully. Do not feed honey to infants under one year. Refrigerate rather than store for long periods at room temperature.
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