Lotus root belt and lotus root you usually see in the vegetable market are homologous organs. When the growth environment of lotus root belt is suitable, it will grow into lotus root. Its picking period is usually after the rain in early May and can last until the end of July or early August. This is a seasonal vegetable. Lotus root, like lotus root, grows in the mud, but it grows out of the mud and is not contaminated. Generally speaking, it takes experience to dig lotus roots, and it is best to choose them after rainy days in summer, so that they are the freshest lotus roots.

Lotus root band was also called lotus root whip, silver seedling dish, lotus root heart dish, lotus root seedling, or lotus root silk dish in ancient times. It is the tender rhizome of lotus in early summer, which consists of a node at the top of the rhizome and a terminal bud. It is small but slender, and looks a bit like ivory, mainly white and yellow, and some look like pink and yellow, which mainly conforms to the growing environment.

How to clean lotus root?

1, rinse with clean water

There is a lot of silt in the lotus root, so it is really important to clean it up. If you want to clean the silt in the lotus root area, you can choose to wash it directly with clear water. In this way, you can clean up the silt. You can cut both ends of lotus root directly, and then flush it into tap water with a large water column. This method is relatively simple and convenient.

Step 2 soak in salt water

In addition to washing directly with clear water, you can also choose to soak in salt water. In this way, you can also clean the lotus root. First, wash the appearance of the lotus root belt, then cut it into pieces and put it into the pot, then pour in clear water, sprinkle some edible salt and soak it for about 20 minutes. Finally, take it out and rinse it with water several times. This cleaning method is also commonly used.

Step 3 burn with boiling water

You can also choose to wash lotus roots with boiling water. This method is thorough, but it will affect the taste if you don't master it well. Therefore, when choosing boiled water, we must pay attention to the correct method. Chop the lotus root first, wash it gently, then put it in boiling water and take it out for about 30 seconds. Don't burn it too long. This is what we need to pay attention to.