1. Wash with a brush: put the lotus root under the tap and wash it with clean water, then put the brush into the air hole with a hard brush and brush it back and forth in the air hole until the mud is removed. Pay attention to brush pores gently to avoid brushing them.
2. Cleaning with a bamboo stick: Dip a thin bamboo stick (such as a toothpick) in clean water, insert it into the air hole, and gently wipe it until the mud is removed. This method is more detailed and can prevent the brush from damaging the pores.
3. Salt water washing: cut the lotus root into pieces, soak it in salt water for a while, and then rinse it with clear water. Salt water can play the role of sterilization, but also can soften the mud and facilitate cleaning.
4. Wash with starch: cut the lotus root into pieces, soak it in starch water for a while, and then rinse it with clear water. Starch can adsorb soil and is easy to clean.
No matter which method you use, you need to be careful not to brush or destroy the pores of lotus root, so as not to affect the taste and quality of lotus root. At the same time, attention should also be paid to hygiene and safety when cleaning lotus roots to avoid pollution or breeding bacteria.