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Lotus root

This beloved vegetable dish is so named because of its main ingredient, lotus roots.

Vegetables• [Boiling/Poaching]• [Stir-frying]

Lotus pound stir-fry (荷塘小炒)

When you simmer lotus roots and pork bones together, you get a tasty and nourishing soup where the subtle flavor of lotus roots shines through.

Meat• Soups and stews• [Simmering]

Lotus root and pork bone soup, Hubei style (湖北莲藕猪骨汤)

The lotus roots are pickled with white rice vinegar and sugar. Ginkgo nuts and wood ear mushrooms add colors and textures. This cooling, feel-good dish is perfect for the summer.

Cold dishes and salads• [Pickling/Raw]

Pickled lotus root salad with ginkgo nuts and wood ear mushrooms