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The seed of the lotus, sold dried as ivory ovals, usually with the bitter green germ already removed. Soaked soft and simmered, they cook to a floury, gently sweet bite equally at home in tong sui and savoury pots.
Nature · neutral Flavour · sweet Meridians · spleen、kidney、heart
In the tradition it is a steadying seed, used to strengthen the spleen, firm the kidneys and quiet the heart for sound sleep; the lotus-seed-and-lily-bulb pot is the classic calming tong.
Soak until soft. Take out the 蓮芯 (the bitter green germ) so the soup does not turn bitter, unless you want it there to clear heart fire.
湖南湘潭（湘蓮）／福建建寧（建蓮）
Common at Asian grocers · A$7.99–7.99 / 100g
Goldfish Dried Lotus Seed 100g $7.99
“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”
“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”
“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”
“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”
“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”
“Simmered the whole day — nothing held back.”
Lo Fo Tong is cultural food-heritage reference, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, unwell or on medication, talk to your doctor or registered practitioner before changing what is in the pot.