As the conversation wound down, the aroma of lotus root and glutinous rice mingled with the scent of the crab roe meatballs.
Jiang Qiuqiu opened the lid of the stew pot and began to season the contents with sugar. The recipe called for brown sugar, but since Jiang Qiuqiu hadn't seen any for sale on the market, she used white sugar instead.
"The amount of sugar you add depends on your personal preference. If you like it sweeter, add a little more; if not, add a little less."
The white sugar quickly dissolved in the hot liquid. After covering the pot and letting it simmer for a while longer, Jiang Qiuqiu lifted out all the lotus root sections and arranged them on a plate. Once they were all steady, she took out a clean knife and cut the stuffed lotus root into thin slices.
