Winter Melon and Lotus Seed Sweet Soup with Coconut Milk

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak dried lotus seeds overnight or for at least 4 hours. Drain and rinse.

2. 2

   Peel, deseed, and cut fresh winter melon into bite-sized cubes.

3. 3

   In a large pot, add water, soaked lotus seeds, and pandan leaf (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lotus seeds are tender, about 30-40 minutes.

4. 4

   Add winter melon cubes and rock sugar to the pot. Continue to simmer until winter melon becomes translucent and tender, about 10-15 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in coconut milk. Heat gently until warmed through, but do not boil after adding coconut milk to prevent curdling.

6. 6

   Remove the pandan leaf. Serve warm or chilled.