{"id":3987,"date":"2021-06-11T05:36:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T21:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culinaryambition.com\/?p=3987"},"modified":"2023-02-23T03:00:07","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T19:00:07","slug":"lotus-root-chips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culinaryambition.com\/lotus-root-chips\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese crispy Lotus Root chips"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

When lotus plants are blooming they look majestic! Besides having a sacred, symbolic significance<\/a> in Hindu and Buddhist art and literature, the entire plant is edible and the most commonly used root is particularly popular in Chinese cuisine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Lotus root is the edible rhizome or stem of the lotus plant that grows underground in shallow waters. The cylindrical form measures up to 20 centimeters in length and 10 centimeters in diameter with a brownish skin colour. It is starchy with a dense and crunchy texture and a slightly sweet flavour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lotus root chips are easy to prepare. Adding a pinch of Himalayan pink salt and Aonori seaweed elevates the flavour. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How to prepare lotus root chips?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The skin sometimes has a slightly bitter taste and can\u2019t be eaten raw. To avoid the bitterness, you need to peel the root, and rinse it well under cold running water. Once finely sliced<\/a>, keeping it in vinegar water prevents it from turning dark quickly and keeps the flesh colour light. Pat dry the slices well before frying.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Where to find lotus root?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Because it is not part of Western cuisine, it will not be easy to find it in your regular shop. Make it a trip out and visit a Chinese market where you will surely find some.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Read also about our other lotus root recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Crispy Lotus Root chips<\/h2>\n
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Lotus crisps or chips are easy to prepare. Adding a pinch of Himalayan pink salt and Aonori seaweed elevates the flavour.<\/div>\n
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