Lotus root can be used to make delicacies such as stewed duck cubes with lotus root, fried lotus root slices, and braised pork ribs with sweet and sour lotus root.

1. Stewed duck with lotus root

The ingredients include lotus root, duck leg meat, ginger, onion, bay leaf, star anise, cinnamon, cooking wine, soy sauce - lotus root is not only combined with pork ribs, Pork is a perfect match, and it goes well with duck. Stir-fry the ingredients, add seasonings and stew until soft. If you like spicy food, you can add some dried peppers and stew together. It is spicy and delicious, especially with rice.

2. Stir-fried lotus root slices

The ingredients include pork belly, lotus root, and chili flakes. Lotus root can not only be cut into cubes or strips for baking, but can also be sliced, stir-fried, or dried in a pot. A popular dish, after blanching, it can be stir-fried with meat slices or plain stir-fried. The dry pot slices are equally delicious, spicy and crispy.

3. Braised pork ribs with sweet and sour lotus root

The ingredients include lotus root, pork ribs, rock sugar, balsamic vinegar, ginger, green onions, and cooking wine - the sweet and sour taste is sour and sweet, appetizing Children like it more when served with rice. You can deep-fry the pork ribs and cook them with the lotus roots until soft. Add sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce to taste. The lotus root pieces are crispy and delicious, with a sweet and sour taste.

Growth characteristics of lotus root

From the germination of lotus root to the emergence of standing leaves, it takes 15-30 days for mid- to late-maturing varieties. In spring, when the temperature rises to about 15°C, the lotus roots in the soil begin to sprout and grow. The nutrition of standing leaves before they grow mainly depends on the nutrients stored in the lotus root. The seed lotus roots are fatter, the soil is fertile, the water level is shallow, and the soil temperature is high, which can promote early leaf setting and lay the foundation for vigorous growth.

It takes 40-60 days from the time when the first standing leaf emerges from the plant to the time when the leaves emerge and the later leaves appear. As the temperature gradually rises, vegetative growth gradually accelerates. Generally, after 2 standing leaves grow, the main stem begins to branch, and organs such as roots, stems, leaves, etc. grow vigorously. The standing leaves gradually become taller. After 6-7 standing leaves grow on the main stem, Buds begin to appear.