ingredient stalker: what is lotus root? how to eat lotus root?

Here's a short video with the basics about lotus root, a strange but tasty Chinese vegetable. See more about Chinese food and culture on our blog www.feedingthedragon.com

There a tons of ways to eat lotus root: boil it in soups, deep-fry and stuff it, stir-fry with other vegetables, eat it raw in salads, or sweeten it with sugar and fruit. Heres a simple and quick recipe for stir-fry lotus root. It's the same recipe I made in the video...

Simple Stir-Fry Lotus Root

2 lb. lotus root (fresh or canned)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili sauce or fermented bean paste

Peel the lotus root and slice into 1/8"-thick slices. Heat up the oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the lotus root slices and stir-fry for 7 minutes, or until the lotus root is cooked through but still a little crunchy. Toss in the salt and chili sauce and stir-fry for 30 more seconds. Serve.

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[superque4]

Hot intro track!

[erosamuk]

nice intro to lotus root. thank you!!

happy and healthy cooking and eating in 2012!!

[barrebeats]

wow jin- learn chinese??? thats some bullshit

[julbie]

Informative video but the music in the beginning is way too loud.