The market · Roots and tubers · East Asia, South Asia
Lotus roots
The rhizome of the lotus: crisp, faintly sweet, and run through with air channels that make a lace pattern when sliced.
crisp · mild · sweet
Goes with
Knowing it
- Where to buy
- Chinese and Japanese grocers; sections still sealed at both ends are cleaner inside. Vacuum-packed all year.
- Worth knowing
- Drop slices into water with a splash of vinegar or they darken. Cooked briefly it stays crisp; long, it turns starchy.
