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The peeled and cut lotus roots can be soaked in clear water or light salt water to isolate the air and prevent oxidation and discoloration. In addition, another reason for the discoloration of tannins is that they form dark tannins with metals, which will turn blue or dark green when they meet iron. It is for these reasons that it is better to avoid using iron pots and casserole when cooking lotus roots. Also, it is best to use a stainless steel knife to cut lotus roots!

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Stir-fried lotus root silk usually turns black. Add some water when frying, and the fried lotus root silk will be as white as jade.

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In order to prevent the peeled lotus root from browning, the peeled lotus root can be soaked in dilute vinegar water for 5 minutes, and then dried to keep the jade white water tender.