Lotus root
Vegetables
Refrigerator
The lotus root is the root of the sacred lotus. The sacred lotus is an unusual aquatic plant. This aquatic plant is native to Indonesia and India. If you cut the lotus root, you will see a beautiful pattern of air chambers. The taste is not that pronounced, lotus root is mainly used in dishes because of its crunch and beautiful pattern.
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Preparation & storage
Storage
Lotus root is best kept in the fridge.
Prepare
Peel the lotus root with a peeler. Then cut the lotus root into thin slices so you can clearly see the pattern.
Not going to process the lotus root immediately? Then it is better to put the lotus root in some water with lemon juice or vinegar to prevent discolouration.
You can boil the lotus root slices in water with a dash of vinegar for a few minutes. Then rinse the slices cold to stop the cooking process. This way, you can incorporate them into salads.
You can also stew the lotus root slices or fry them in a single layer in a frying pan, run them through a batter and deep-fry them or make them into chips. The possibilities are endless!
Storage times
Refrigerator: 1 week
Cleaning lotus root
See preparing.
Information
Cultivation and season
Tip
Lotus root flavour
Availability
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