1, sprouted lotus root can eat
Sprouted lotus root can also eat. Lotus root and potatoes, sweet potatoes and other tubers are different, not only can you eat after sprouting lotus root, lotus root contains high starch, after sprouting lotus root starch will be transformed into nutrients supplied to the growth of the shoots, but there is no toxin, the nutritional value of the impact is also not big, only the taste is slightly changed, but can still be eaten.
2, root tip can eat
Root tip can eat. Lotus root tip is also known as lotus root whip, lotus root heart vegetable, lotus root tip, lotus root belt, lotus root seedling, is the lotus root grows out of the shoots, this shoot is extremely crisp, contains a lot of protein and starch, nutritious, is the spring and summer of a delicious. It is certainly edible.
3, lotus root tips how to do delicious
(1) hot and sour lotus root buds
Instruments: lotus root buds, garlic, rice pepper, vinegar, salt.
Practice:
1. Wash and cut lotus root shoots, cut chili peppers, ginger slices, garlic minced.
2. Put a moderate amount of cooking oil in the pot, heat, put ginger slices, chili pepper segments, garlic burst incense.
3. Put lotus root buds, continue to stir fry, put salt, drizzle vinegar, stir fry for a few moments can be out of the pot.
4, eat lotus root tip notes
1. Lotus root buds of this delicious also belong to the cold food, although the texture is crisp and tender, but also can not eat more, eat too much can cause spleen and stomach cold, resulting in indigestion.
2. Lotus root buds are the shoots that grow out of the lotus root joints, and the wild ones grow in the mud, so the risk of being infected by parasites is higher, and these shoots are not suitable for eating raw or cold, and it is recommended that they be fully cooked to ensure that they are safe and reliable.
5, the method of selecting lotus root
1, root section thick and short: the number of root section will not affect the quality, when buying and selling to pick the thicker and shorter section of the lotus root, maturity is sufficient, better taste.
2. Longer spacing between lotus root nodes: The longer the spacing between lotus root nodes, the higher the maturity of the lotus root, and the softer the flavor.
3, the shape should be full: lotus root should be full of shape, do not choose the shape of the bumpy incomplete lotus root.
4, with wet soil: no wet soil lotus root has usually been treated, not resistant to preservation, there is wet soil lotus root better preservation, can be placed in a cool place for about 1 week.
5, both inside and outside without injury: when buying lotus root, pay attention to whether there is obvious trauma. If it is covered with wet mud, you can peel off the wet mud a little bit to see clearly when you buy it.
6, the color is not too white: the market has been washed, good-looking lotus root may be soaked in citric acid by chemical agents, the color is white, do not recommend buying.
7, color yellow odor: Lotus root skin color should be smooth and yellow-brown, if black or odor, not recommended to buy.
8, larger ventilation holes: if the lotus root has been cut, you can look at the middle of the lotus root ventilation holes, ventilation holes in the lotus root is more juicy.