"For us in Hubei, drinking lotus root soup is a tradition. Growing up, the aroma of lotus root soup filled the alleys during autumn and winter. A bowl of it carries a sense of home," Yuan said. This ...

Very finely chop the lotus root. Mince the ginger and spring onions ... Serve with a small bowl of brown vinegar as a dipping sauce.

TSUCHIURA, Ibaraki Prefecture--Shochu made from lotus roots harvested in this city famed for its crop is coming to store shelves soon. The project is the brainchild of the city government ...

Add the mirin, soy sauce and 300ml/10fl oz of boiling water. Bring back to the boil, and carefully fold in the tofu. Place into serving bowls and top with the lotus root crisps.

According to my foodie friend, the secret of its goodness lay in the “uniquely crunchy texture” of the meatballs, which contained minced lotus root. The latter gave the tender meatballs just ...