Ingredient

Lotus seeds

Lotus seeds is a wholesome ingredient featured in 116 Nourilo recipes — most often in soups, herbal & flower teas and congee & porridge. It is traditionally enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

Often used in recipes for

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Recipes with Lotus seeds

Soups

Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Longan and Quail Egg Sweet Soup

Traditionally used to support the spleen, nourish the blood, and calm the mind

⏱ 1 hr 4 bowls

Soups

Cordyceps Flower, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Pork Shin Soup

Traditionally used to build strength and nourish the lungs, kidney and heart

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Yam, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Sour Jujube and Longan Soup

Traditionally used to settle the mind and support restful sleep

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls (serves 4)

Soups

Ching Bo Leung (Clear-Tonic-Cooling) Pork Soup

A gentle, balanced tonic traditionally taken to cool and nourish in summer

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Yam, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Almond and Pork-Lung Soup

Traditionally used to moisten the lungs and settle a restless mind

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Wheat, Black Bean, Mulberry and Lotus-Seed Calming Soup

Traditionally used to settle the mind and support restful sleep

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Winter Melon Soup

Traditionally cools summer heat and supports the spleen

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4 bowls

Soups

Lion's Mane, Fresh Yam & Codonopsis Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen-stomach and support digestion

⏱ 2 hr 25 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Fresh Yam, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Poria and Longan Soup

Traditionally calms the mind and nourishes yin

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Steamed Mulberry Mistletoe, Lotus Seed and Egg Sweet Tea

Traditionally used to support a steadier heartbeat and ease fatigue

⏱ 1 hr 2–3 bowls

Soups

Fresh Lily Bulb, Lotus Seed & Longan Soup

Traditionally calms the heart, nourishes the blood and settles the mind

⏱ 45 min 4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Lotus Seed and Lily Bulb Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear the heart, moisten the lungs, and calm the mind

⏱ 1 hr about 4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Lotus Seed, Tangerine Peel and Red Bean Sweet Soup

Traditionally nourishes blood, supports the complexion and calms the mind

⏱ 3 hr 45 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Four-Spirit Beef Loach Fish Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen and kidney and supports recovery

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Poria and Yu Zhu Soup

Traditionally calms the mind and supports restful sleep

⏱ 55 min 3 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Double-Boiled Bird's Nest with Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Red Dates

Traditionally used to replenish vitality, nourish qi and blood, and support the complexion

⏱ 5 hr 2 servings

Soups

Green Papaya & Si Shen (Four-Herb) Soup

Traditionally supports digestion and a comfortable stomach

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Papaya, Snow Fungus & Lily Bulb Dessert Soup

Traditionally moistens the lungs and supports a healthy complexion

⏱ 1 hr 4–5 bowls

Soups

Chayote, Flower Mushroom & Chicken Breast Soup

Traditionally a nourishing, light soup for those mindful of the 'three highs'

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Solomon's Seal, Snow Fungus, Lotus Seed, Lily and Goji Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin and moisten dryness

⏱ 1 hr 3 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Pseudostellaria, Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Red Date Congee

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and calm the mind

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Fresh Yam, Lotus Seed and Loach Soup

Traditionally used to warm the stomach, strengthen the spleen and support the liver

⏱ 2 hr 5 bowls

Soups

Niu Da Li, Chinese Yam and Lotus Seed Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to support the body's resistance during flu season

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Prepared Mulberry Mistletoe, Lotus Seed & Red Date Sweet Water

Traditionally supports the liver and kidney and is associated with regulating menstruation

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 4 bowls

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