{"id":6659163586693,"title":"Lotus Root (Kg)","handle":"lotus-root-kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u0026amp; Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLotus root has a brown\/beige skin with darker brown patches (the skin should be peeled before cooking).  Beneath the skin, Lotus root has an ivory-white flesh with multiple, symmetrical air pockets which extend the full length of the root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen raw, Lotus root has a bitter flavour so it should always be slightly blanched to remove the bitterness.  Once prepared, Lotus Root possesses a mild, fresh flavour with a crunchy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\/Seasonality \u0026amp; Country of Origin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacts \u0026amp; History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLotus Root is a popular ingredient in south and east Asian recipes.  Lotus root is an underwater root or rhizome of the Lotus flower.  The root is made up of tubular sections linked together looking somewhat like sausage links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage, Preparation \u0026amp; Application\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce peeled, Lotus root will start to discolour but this can be prevented by immersing in slightly acidic water (either vinegar or lemon). 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