A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Lotus rhizome cut into pale slices with a distinctive pattern of holes.
In the kitchen
Added in slices to Taiyuan tounao.
The edible underground stem, not lotus seeds.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有莲藕吗？
Does this dish contain Lotus root?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
