Liye White Lotus

Liye White Lotus is one of the five major agricultural characteristic products of Jiande City, a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Hangzhou City, which is mainly planted in the famous national tourist scenic spot Daciyan and Zhuge Bagua Village, with a cultivation history of nearly 1,000 years. Jiande City is located in the west of Zhejiang Province, in the upper reaches of the Qiantang River, with a beautiful natural environment, is one of the water sources of Nongfu Spring, and is also the main production area of lotus seeds in Zhejiang Province, and has been assessed as a pollution-free base.

The white lotus has a unique quality and flavor, peeled and concentric, the grain is large and round, the color is white like clotted fat, it is easy to cook and cook, it is not dispersed for a long time, the soup color is clear, the aroma is strong, the sweetness is delicious, the taste is good, it is a treasure in the lotus. As early as the Southern Song Dynasty, the white lotus was identified as a tribute to the palace, in 1998 was rated as the gold medal of high-quality products in Zhejiang Province, and won the gold medal of the Zhejiang Agricultural Fair for many years.

White lotus can be eaten in a variety of ways, and can be boiled with mung beans, white fungus, red dates, red beans, lilies, Sichuan shellfish, barley, etc. to clear heat and relieve heat in summer, and can also be made into lotus seeds, pork belly, lotus seeds stewed pork belly and other dishes. Generally, supermarkets and specialty stores have sales, about 75 yuan a catty, and the price of gift boxes is higher.

Where to buy: supermarkets, specialty stores, e-commerce platforms