Red Bean Soup with Lotus Seeds and Dried Tangerine Peel

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak red beans and dried lotus seeds separately in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Rehydrate dried tangerine peel in water until softened, then gently scrape off the white pith from the inside.

2. 2

   Rinse the soaked red beans and tangerine peel. Place them in a large pot with 1.5 liters of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until the red beans are very soft.

3. 3

   Add the soaked lotus seeds to the pot and continue to simmer for another 30-40 minutes, or until the lotus seeds are tender.

4. 4

   Stir in the rock sugar until dissolved. Continue to simmer for a few more minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve warm or chilled.