How to shell old lotus seeds How to peel old lotus seeds

Lotus seeds are very effective. They can stop diarrhea and benefit the kidneys, and they can also nourish the heart and calm the nerves. Drinking porridge made with lotus seeds is very beneficial to human health. Freshly picked lotus seeds can be eaten directly without the skin. If there are a lot of them, they can be dried and stored. The dried old lotus seeds can generally be stored for a long time. However, the disadvantage is that it is difficult to shell old lotus seeds. How to shell old lotus seeds?

How to Shell Old Lotus Seeds

1. When cooking rice, you can add more water. After the water boils, pour out a large amount of rice soup and put it into the pot. Boil it with boiling water. Then put the dried old lotus seeds into the pot and cook. After a few minutes, you can see that the old lotus seeds are slightly swollen. Take out the old lotus seeds and put them into the wood ash. Roll the old lotus seeds until each old lotus seed is covered with a layer of wood ash.

2. After leaving the old lotus seeds wrapped in wood ash for two or three hours, use a knife to remove the head and tail of the old lotus seeds, then chop the lotus seeds in the middle with a knife, and peel off the lotus seed shells with your hands. This method may be a little troublesome and time-consuming. If you don't like it, you can directly buy old lotus seeds that have been shelled.

How to peel old lotus seeds

1. Add a large amount of water to the pot, boil it over high heat, and then add baking soda and old lotus seeds in a ratio of 1:10. Note that baking soda must be added first, stir well, and then add old lotus seeds. At this time, do not turn down the heat, cover the lid, and continue to cook the old lotus seeds over high heat for one or two minutes.

2. After about one or two minutes, use a spoon or stick to rub the old lotus seeds in the pot repeatedly until the skin of the old lotus seeds is completely peeled off. Remember to rub quickly. If the speed is too slow, the old lotus seeds will swell after absorbing enough hot water, and it will be more difficult to peel the old lotus seeds after swelling. After rubbing, take out the old lotus seeds, remove the skin, and rinse the old lotus seeds under clean water.