NABAT LOTUS ROOTS

Lotus root has been used for centuries as a staple vegetable in Asian cooking, both fresh and dried. Nabat Dried Lotus Root Slices are a convenient way to enjoy this popular healthful vegetable year round. When re-hydrated, the taste of the fresh vegetable is still there.

Lotus Nelumbo nucifera is usually cultivated for its root or ‘rhizome’ but the entire plant is edible. Originating in India, it was brought to China over 600 year ago. It was later introduced to Japan where it is known as ‘renkon’. The lotus plant is a water lily with large green waxy leaves and beautiful pink and white flowers that shoot up above the water. Under the petals of the flowers is a pod containing seeds that fall into the water becoming imbedded in the mud of shallow ponds.

Unlike commercial dried lotus root, Nabat Dried Lotus Root is naturally and traditionally dried without the use of chemicals or bleaching agents.

Soaked, chopped and simmered Dried Lotus Root Slices can also be used to make lotus root tea. Just strain and drink the hot liquid. The cooked lotus can be saved and added to rice, beans or vegetable dishes. Dried Lotus Root can also be soaked and added to soups, stews and sautéed vegetable dishes for a delicious flavor and crunchy texture. Try in one of our favorite dishes, Vegetable Sauté, in the recipe section.olesterol. Lotus roots are low in calories and sodium.
Ingredients:
Dried lotus root.

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Directions: To prepare, dried lotus roots must be soaked before using. Reconstituted lotus roots can be sliced thin for stir frying or sliced into half inch pieces for Chinese soups and stews. Boiled in sugar, lotus root makes a popular dessert. They are somewhat similar to a potato in texture and flavor.

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