Cooling the Heat and Quenching the Thirst, Time to Have Lotus Roots
Lotus roots are one of the common vegetables in markets during summer. Though it is a bit hassle to clean the dust off the lotus roots, it is a must have seasonal food material in summer. It may look no big deal, but it is rich in vitamin C and iron, calcium as well as potassium. It is named “spirit roots” in Compendium of Materia Medica.
The most common recipes for lotus roots are the cold dish with white vinegar or lotus- root stew, both are convenient for busy people. Now we try something different. We use other materials to make a superb yummy dish!
Lotus Roots for Braised Meat Pie with Konjac
Slice the lotus roots, fill the minced meat in between the slices and simmer it over medium heat so the meat pie smells a slight fragrance of lotus roots and the lotus root slices are crunchy and flavored. It perfectly pairs with the minced pork juice, you may have several bowls of rice before you realize it.