Lotus Root: Crisp Flavour and Versatile Texture!
Lotus root, or 'renkon' in Japanese, is the edible rhizome of the lotus plant. Though widely used in...
Lotus root, or 'renkon' in Japanese, is the edible rhizome of the lotus plant. Though widely used in southern and eastern Asian cuisines, this vegetable remains an underappreciated ingredient in the West. Lotus root has a mild, slightly sweet and nutty flavour, allowing it to pair well with a variety of dishes. Its texture is delightfully unique, raw or lightly cooked, it offers a crisp, refreshing bite, while prolonged cooking transforms it into a soft, starchy component. The intricate, lacy interior pattern adds a beautiful visual element to any dish.
Cooking Suggestions: How to Cook Lotus Root
Boiling: Slice and boil briefly for salads or to maintain a crisp texture.
Frying: Deep-fry or pan-fry thin slices for a crunchy snack or stir-fry addition.
Stir-frying: Cook with garlic, ginger and soy sauce for a quick, flavourful dish.
Stewing: Add to soups or stews to absorb flavours and develop a sticky texture.
Pickling: Pickle with vinegar and spices for a tangy, crunchy side dish.
Serving Suggestions: What to Pair Lotus Root With
Salads: Toss boiled slices with sesame oil, rice vinegar and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Cooking suggestions: Boiling (to use in salads), frying (for a crunchy snack), stir-frying (with garlic, ginger, soy sauce), stewing (to make soups) or pickling (with vinegar, spices).
Serving suggestions: Use in salads, soups (chicken, pork, mushroom) or stir-fries (with bell peppers, carrots, peas). Serve with dips (soy sauces, spicy mayo) or spices and sauces (chilli oil, miso).
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<p>Lotus root, or 'renkon' in Japanese, is the edible rhizome of the lotus plant. Though widely used in southern and eastern Asian cuisines, this <a title="vegetable" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/fruit-vegetables/specialist-vegetables">vegetable</a> remains an underappreciated ingredient in the West. Lotus root has a mild, slightly sweet and nutty flavour, allowing it to pair well with a variety of dishes. Its texture is delightfully unique, raw or lightly cooked, it offers a crisp, refreshing bite, while prolonged cooking transforms it into a soft, starchy component. The intricate, lacy interior pattern adds a beautiful visual element to any dish.</p>
<p><strong>Cooking Suggestions: How to Cook Lotus Root</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Boiling:</strong> Slice and boil briefly for <a title="salads" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/fruit-vegetables/salad">salads</a> or to maintain a crisp texture.</li>
<li><strong>Frying: </strong>Deep-fry or pan-fry thin slices for a crunchy snack or stir-fry addition.</li>
<li><strong>Stir-frying:</strong> Cook with garlic, ginger and soy sauce for a quick, flavourful dish.</li>
<li><strong>Stewing:</strong> Add to soups or stews to absorb flavours and develop a sticky texture.</li>
<li><strong>Pickling:</strong> Pickle with <a title="vinegar" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/specialist-vinegar">vinegar</a> and spices for a tangy, crunchy side dish.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Serving Suggestions: What to Pair Lotus Root With</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Salads: </strong>Toss boiled slices with sesame oil, <a title="rice vinegar" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/specialist-vinegar/other-vinegar">rice vinegar</a> and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.</li>
<li><strong>Soups: </strong>Combine with <a title="pork" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/meat-poultry/specialist-pork">pork</a>, <a title="chicken" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/meat-poultry/specialist-poultry/chicken">chicken</a> or <a title="mushrooms" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/mushrooms">mushrooms</a> in clear broths or hearty stews.</li>
<li><strong>Stir-fries: </strong>Pair with bell peppers, carrots and snap peas for a vibrant dish.</li>
<li><strong>Dips:</strong> Serve crispy fried lotus root slices with a side of soy sauce or spicy mayo.</li>
<li><strong>Spices and sauces: </strong>Enhance with soy sauce, chilli oil, miso or sweet-and-sour glaze.</li>
</ul> <p><strong>Origin:</strong> Japan</p>
<p><strong>Qty:</strong> 2-3 links</p>
<p><strong>Storage:</strong> Keep refrigerated.</p>
<p><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 3 days from delivery.</p>
<p><strong>Cooking suggestions:</strong> Boiling (to use in salads), frying (for a crunchy snack), stir-frying (with garlic, ginger, soy sauce), stewing (to make soups) or pickling (with vinegar, spices).</p>
<p><strong>Serving suggestions:</strong> Use in salads, soups (chicken, pork, mushroom) or stir-fries (with bell peppers, carrots, peas). Serve with dips (soy sauces, spicy mayo) or spices and sauces (chilli oil, miso). </p>00https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/media/catalog/product/l/o/lotus-root-2.jpgadd-to-cart
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