1. Can germinated lotus roots be eaten?
The sprouted lotus root can still be eaten. Lotus root is different from potatoes, sweet potatoes and other tubers. Lotus root is not only edible after germination, but also contains high starch After germination, the starch in lotus root will be transformed into nutrients for bud growth, but it will not produce toxins, which has little effect on its nutritional value, except for a slight change in taste, but it is still edible.
2. Can lotus root tips be eaten?
Lotus root tips can be eaten. Lotus root tip, also known as lotus root whip, lotus root heart dish, lotus root tip, lotus root band and lotus root seedling, is a tender bud of lotus root, which is extremely crisp and tender, contains a lot of protein and starch, and is nutritious. It is a delicious food at the turn of spring and summer. Of course it's edible.
3. How to eat lotus root tips?
(1) Hot and sour lotus root buds
Ingredients: lotus root bud, garlic, rice pepper, vinegar, salt.
Exercise:
1. Wash lotus root and cut into tender buds, cut pepper into sections, slice ginger and chop garlic.
2. Put an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pot, heat it, and add ginger slices, pepper segments and minced garlic until fragrant.
3. Add lotus root buds, continue to stir fry, add salt, pour vinegar and stir fry for a while.
4. Precautions for eating lotus root tips
1. Lotus is also a cold food. Although it tastes crisp and tender, you can't eat too much. Eating too much will lead to weakness of the spleen and stomach, leading to indigestion.
2. Lotus root buds are tender buds that grow on lotus root nodes, and wild buds mostly grow on muddy land, so they are at greater risk of being infected by parasites. This kind of bud is not suitable for raw food or cold salad. Suggest fried food to ensure safety and reliability.
5. Method of selecting lotus root
1, thick and thin lotus root nodes: the number of lotus root nodes will not affect the quality. When purchasing, you should choose lotus root knots with moderate thickness, sufficient maturity and good taste.
2. Long distance between lotus roots: The longer the distance between lotus roots, the higher the maturity of lotus roots and the softer the taste.
3, the shape should be full: the lotus root should be full, do not choose the lotus root with incomplete concave and convex appearance.
4. Lotus root with wet mud: Lotus root without wet mud is usually treated and cannot be preserved. Wet mud lotus root is well preserved and can be placed in the shade 1 week.
5, internal and external injuries: when buying lotus roots, pay attention to whether there is obvious trauma. If there is a wet mud package, you can peel off the wet mud to see it clearly when you buy it.
6. Don't be too white: washed lotus roots that sell well in the market may be soaked in citric acid and the color is white. Purchase is not recommended.
7. Yellow color and no odor: the color of lotus root skin should be smooth and yellowish brown. If it is black or smells, it is not recommended to buy it.
8. Large vent hole: If it is a cut lotus root, you can look at the vent hole in the middle of the lotus root. Lotus root with big vent has more juice.