Though most often found in Southeast Asia, the lotus plant can be purchased worldwide in pieces or whole. Its leaves, roots, petals, and seeds can be prepared and consumed in many ways to support your ...

According to my foodie friend, the secret of its goodness lay in the “uniquely crunchy texture” of the meatballs, which contained minced lotus root. The latter gave the tender meatballs just ...

How you cut and cook lotus root determines its texture. When deep-fried or simmered, it comes out somewhat crumbly; when grated and heated it becomes springy. But its true value emerges when ...