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Does anybody know where can I find lotus seed paste? I find plenty of things stuffed with it but I would like to purchase the incredient by itself. Kowloon market doesn't seem to have it ... though it's hard to be sure because I couldn't really find anybody who spoke english.

Hey..
sounds like you are trying to make the Chinese "moon cake".. ^_^
I know where to get lotus seeds but not paste.. *_*
sorry, couldn't help you here

Almost. I've recently experimented with red bean paste mochi and I thought it would be fun to try and put lotus seed paste in them since I like it so much.

Where can one get the lotus seeds?

RKEM
Send Ashley a pm. You could also ask at China Town Bakery and Cake shop. They make one of those sesame seed coated rice ball things with lotus paste filling. They might be willing to sell you some or let you know where they order theirs.

I got some good lotus seeds from a chinese store called "Yee Cheong Tong" that sells chinese herbs and other stuff..check Ashley's older postings..
their address: 685 somerset st.
hope this helps..

Market 168 on Somerset has lotus seed paste (in a clear bag ~400 grams). I was just there and saw it. The man that works the order/info table is helpful but, just in case, directions: it's on the last shelving unit in the south/east corner with other bean pastes (top shelf). They also have dried lotus seeds in bags.
And if you like edamame, this is my favourite spot to get it (Shirakiku brand). Whole in the pods or just the beans. They're in the cube freezer directly in front of the pastes.

YAY! Many thanks to everybody who suggested places. Market 168 indeed had bags of the stuff. Really cheap too. I got that and red bean and chestnut paste. I've only tasted the lotus paste and it's very good.

And if people are interested in moon cakes, the place has about 20 kinds, many without salted eggs which might be more suited to "westernized" taste buds. Prices vary form about $15 to $40 for the bigger fancier boxes.