Pickled Lotus Root Tips with Chili

Details

Lotus root tips, also known as lotus stems or lotus root tips, are the young rhizomes of the lotus plant, consisting of an internode and terminal bud at the top of the rhizome.

Product Introduction

Lotus root tips, also known as lotus stems or lotus root tips, are the young rhizomes of the lotus plant, consisting of an internode and terminal bud at the top of the rhizome.

Origin

Primarily produced in Hubei Province, with Honghu lotus root tips being the most famous local specialty.

Availability

Generally available only from May to August, making it a truly seasonal dish.

Appearance and Taste

Appearance

Fresh lotus root tips are shaped like a brush, mostly pale yellow or milky white, with a smooth, glossy surface and delicate, nine-hole structure, resembling the translucency and luster of ice porcelain.

Taste

High in water content, they offer a crisp, sweet, and delicate texture, free of tendons. Whether eaten raw or cooked, they retain their freshness and crispness, with a subtle lotus fragrance.

Nutritional Value

Vitamins

Rich in vitamin C and B vitamins, they promote collagen synthesis, boost immunity, and participate in human metabolism.

Minerals

Contains potassium, calcium, and iron, which help maintain a healthy heartbeat and blood pressure, promote bone and dental health, and prevent iron-deficiency anemia.

Dietary fiber

Promotes intestinal motility, increases stool bulk, prevents constipation, and slows the rise in blood sugar after meals.

Other minerals

Contains mucin, which binds to bile salts, cholesterol, and triglycerides in the body, reducing lipid absorption.

Product Parameter

product-790-625

Product Feature

Production Details

Edible Method

Stir-fry: Wash and cut the lotus root tips into sections. Stir-fry over high heat with green peppers, garlic, and other ingredients. Season and serve. The dish is crispy, tender, and refreshing.

Cold Salad: Blanch the lotus root tips, then rinse with cold water. Add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, chili oil, and other seasonings and mix well. You can also pair it with cucumbers, wood ear mushrooms, and other ingredients for a refreshing and appetizing dish.