Lotus root storage method:

1, in the cool and moist place to save

We purchase lotus root, try to choose the complete without broken, and with fresh silt lotus root, and then put them in a cool and humid place for preservation, silt parcel can be very good retention of the lotus root of the water, cool and moist place is not too fast to let the water evaporate, which can effectively extend the preservation time of lotus root. The moist place will not let the water of lotus root evaporate too fast, which can effectively prolong the preservation time of lotus root.

2, the use of straw preservation

The need to save the lotus root with straw to wrap up, soaked in water for a period of time, as much as possible to make the straw wet to lock more water, and then put it in a cool and humid place for preservation. Here the use of moist straw wrapping, reduce the evaporation of water lotus root, can be very good preservation of lotus root.

3, lotus root soaked in water

Lotus root is cleaned and soaked in a pot of water. The water should be as close as possible to the lotus root. During the soaking period, we remember to change the fresh water every three days or so to keep it fresh. Soak the lotus root in water, which can effectively prevent the lotus root from oxidation and water evaporation, and play a role in prolonging the preservation time of lotus root.

4, refrigerator

If the lotus root has been cut, we can choose to put it in the freezer for preservation. Lotus root is easy to oxidize black, the incision is more prone to rot, so in the refrigerator before we remember to use plastic wrap to tightly wrap the lotus root, especially with the incision of the place. This practice can also maximize the freshness of the lotus root.

Buying lotus root, pay attention to the following points:

1, root section thick and short: the number of root section will not affect the quality, buy to pick the thicker and shorter section of the lotus root, maturity is sufficient, the taste is better

2, root section spacing is long: the longer the spacing between the root section and the root section, the higher the maturity of the lotus root, the fluffy taste

3, shape to be the most important thing to do.

3, the shape should be full: lotus root should be full in shape, do not choose the shape of the lotus root is not complete

4, with wet mud: no wet mud lotus root has usually been processed, intolerant of preservation, there is wet mud lotus root is better preserved, can be placed in a cool place for about 1 week

5, inside and outside of the injury: when buying lotus root, pay attention to the obvious trauma. If there is a wet mud wrapped, when buying can be slightly peeled off the wet mud to see clearly

6, the color is not too white: the market has been washed, good-looking lotus root may be soaked in the chemical agent citric acid, the color of the white, do not recommend buying