Bahe nine-hole lotus root, produced in Xishui, Huanggang, is a famous dish in Hubei and the treasure of lotus root. It has two more holes than the common lotus root and is the only "nine-hole lotus root" in the world. Its skin is as white as jade, the lotus root tube is round, the lotus root node is unnecessary, the meat is crisp and juicy, the iron and calcium content is high, and the sugar and starch are rich. Each lotus root has four or five knots, which are tender and crisp, sweet and crisp to eat raw, and relieve summer heat and alcohol; Cooked food does not change color when fried, and it does not muddy soup when stewed. It is mellow and sweet, and has a peculiar flavor. Sesame Lake's "nine-hole lotus root powder" is delicate and free of impurities. The crystal ball made of it (that is, osmanthus lotus root starch ball) is dazzling, smooth but not sticky, refreshing and delicious.

Four Joy Meetballs (lotus root starch meatballs, fish meatballs, fried meatballs or clear soup meatballs, pearl meatballs) is essential for every wedding banquet in southern Huanggang.