Lotus root, also known as lotus root, belongs to the rhizome of lotus plants, which can be eaten or used medicinally. Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hubei, Shandong, Henan, Hebei, Guangdong and other places have been planted.

Lotus root is a kind of lotus plant. Lotus root is slightly sweet and crisp, and can be eaten raw or cooked. It is one of the common dishes. Lotus root is also a kind of plant with high medicinal value. Its roots, leaves, flowers and fruits are all treasures, which can be nourishing and used as medicine. Lotus root powder can help digestion, stop diarrhea, stimulate appetite, clear away heat, nourish and prevent internal bleeding. It is a good liquid food and tonic for women, children and patients. Lotus root is rich in vitamin C and minerals, and it is effective, beneficial to the heart, promoting metabolism and preventing rough skin.

Cold lotus root slices

Ingredients: lotus root 200g vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, coriander, chopped green onion, etc.

Exercise:

1. Wash lotus root and slice;

2. Boil this pot of water. After the water is boiled, put the lotus root slices down and cook for about three minutes.

3. Pick up the lotus root slices and soak them in cold water.

4. After the lotus root is soaked, cut some chopped green onion, coriander powder and garlic powder into a bowl, add soy sauce, vinegar, a little salt and sesame oil, and then stir well;

5. Pick up the lotus root slices in 3 with a colander, drain the water, put them on a plate, and pour in the seasoning in 4.

Ziyin Bushen Chestnut Lotus Decoction

Ingredients: 750g lotus root, 20 chestnuts, 65438 raisins +0/3 cup (optional).

Exercise:

1. Wash the surface of lotus root, scrape the peeled film with the back of a knife, and cut it into 0.5 cm pieces. Lotus root nodes must be removed. Chestnuts are shelled and peeled for later use.

2. Put the lotus root, chestnuts and water into the pot, heat it on the fire until it boils, and then simmer it for 40 minutes on medium fire.

3. Add raisins, simmer for another 5 minutes, and add seasonings (you can add sugar or salt to taste if you like sweetness).

Anxiety and happiness porridge-millet porridge with potatoes

Ingredients: lotus root, potato and millet.

Exercise:

1. Wash the surface of lotus root, scrape off the film with the back of a knife, and cut into small pieces of diced lotus root.

2. Wash the potato surface, scrape off the film with the back of a knife and cut it into small pieces of diced potatoes.

3. After boiling the water in a pot, add the millet and continue to simmer.

4. Then add diced lotus root and diced potato respectively, continue to cook until cooked, and add appropriate amount of salt to taste.

Family necessities-ribs lotus root soup

Ingredients: pork chop and lotus root.

Exercise:

1. Wash the ribs with blood and cut them into 3 cm long pieces. Scrape the lotus root with a plane or chopsticks, put it on the chopping board and cut it into pieces like ribs.

2, add cold water to the soup pot, ginger slices, onion knots, a little cooking wine, add ribs, boil over high fire, and remove floating foam. (note: don't stew lotus root in iron pot, otherwise it will turn black; Pork ribs are the best choice)

3, turn to low heat stew 1.5 hours. Then add lotus root pieces and stew for half an hour.

4. When eating, put salt, pepper and a small amount of chicken essence. If you like chopped green onion, you can also sprinkle chopped green onion.