How to select and clean lotus root for cooking.

How to select and prepare lotus root for cooking

I have been asked by a few people to explain the process of preparing and cooking Lotus root. It is a delightful vegetable that is extremely forgiving. Some people say you can use Lotus root as if you were going to use a potato and I would say that is incorrect apart from frying them as chips. The texture is fresh and crispy, perfect for stir fries, and for an interesting textural element in other dishes, like meatballs and dumplings.

Tomorrow, I’ll show you the different ways to cut Lotus root for different purposes and how sizing can affect what it is good for.

Sorry for three-part video… It was originally 3 minutes long and shorts remain stubbornly 1 minute.

[rayl]

"You weren't my 1st you were my only choice " Man, that cut deep love the sass in your short videos lol

[Usagilover]

Can’t believe this man managed to roast a lotus root without using an oven and yet, he did it wonderfully 😂 poor lil root guy

[ohkeydokeythen]

Honestly it was so informative to see what Not to buy, make more of these kinds of videos.

[Akuzhir]

My man really said "i adopted you out of necessity"

[m.theresa]

Awwww.. those lotus roots were made to feel loved. I bet that made them taste better ;))

[felesnocis]

This was so helpful!!!
I’d love other videos on picking out produce that I’m unfamiliar with.

[letgomyeggo]

I consider myself a lover of all things food but this one has always stumped me. Going to the store to try to find it today 😊

[HelloooUniverseee]

You’re very endearing. The food network should give you your own show.

[stormygcannon]

Sense of humor, spot on. 🎉 And talking about lotus root is great.

[sineadinglis]

Yes!!!! I've been wanting to try making lotus root chips at home and this is the perfect way to start 😊

[EmorettaRobinson]

I appreciate this because I have no clue how to select, clean or cook lotus root. It sounds interesting. And I agree that there is value in knowing what not to do.

[phaedrarobinson]

"You weren't my first choice..." Kdrama hurt for the lotus root downloading. Now I have to see a part 2 to see the Kdrama lotus root glow up.

[gamingnerd]

Kinda the same for potatoes, so good to know!

[trishcabral]

I just ran in the bother room to my wife and asked I’m I you lotus root! Hahaha

[Rumade]

I grew some lotus from seed 2 years ago! Planted in a half barrel in my greenhouse. Sadly no roots when I dug it out. But I will try again at some point

[destinedtogame]

That asian parent coming through when talking to that poor root.

[mostlyrandom]

In Kashmir we make it with a yoghurt base curry!

[cug]

Just finished dinner, but now I want lotus root tempura.

[amam]

"It comes in many different shapes." 👀

[sanhotree]

You can also buy them pre-sliced, peeled, and frozen. They freeze well since they’re not exactly delicate.