Lotus Roots

Posted on 03. Jan, 2010 by grace in Ingredients

Lotus Roots

Lotus roots are quite healthy–low in fat while rich in Vitamin C and fiber–and are treated as a vegetable, used as an ingredient in stir-fries, soups, and curries, and even fried as chips. Sliced raw, lotus root looks like a flower and has a texture that’s similar to a water chestnut. You can purchase lotus roots in several forms; fresh, dried, crystallized, powdered, as a paste. It’s easy to substitute lotus root for other starchy vegetables, so swing by the market, pick up some lotus seeds or roots, and get cooking!