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Fresh lotus root

  • Fresh lotus root Hubei is rich in lotus root resources, there are more than 10 counties and cities in the main lotus root production areas in the province, and most of the lotus roots in China's dining table come from Hubei. Hubei lotus root is mainly divided into seven holes and nine holes, which is also a common type of lotus root. Seven-hole lotus root, also known as safflower lotus, appearance...
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Fresh lotus root

Fresh lotus root
Hubei is rich in lotus root resources, there are more than 10 counties and cities in the main lotus root producing areas in the province, and most of the lotus roots come from Hubei in China's dining table.
Hubei lotus root is mainly divided into seven holes and nine holes, which is also a common type of lotus root. Seven-hole lotus root, also known as safflower root, is brown in appearance, short and thick, and bitter when eaten raw. The nine-hole lotus root is also called the white flower lotus, which has a slender appearance and is crisp and sweet when eaten raw. Seven-hole lotus root has a high starch content, which is suitable for cooking soup, and lotus root pork rib soup is a local home-cooked dish; Nine-hole lotus root has a high moisture content and is suitable for cold dressing or stir-frying.
Although there are many lotus root producing areas, the most famous is Honghu Lake. The lotus root produced in Honghu Lake is a unique variety of lotus root in Hubei, commonly known as "Chucheng lotus", which is suitable for cooking soup. It can be purchased at the farmers' market supermarket, which sells boutique gift box versions, and the farmers' market is in bulk. It is recommended to store the fresh lotus root in the refrigerator, and its shelf life is about ten days.
Purchase channel: large supermarket chains

Lotus root products
There are various types of lotus root products in Hubei, mainly including lotus root powder, pickled lotus root belt, and canned lotus root soup, among which lotus root powder and pickled lotus root are mostly from Honghu, and lotus root soup is mostly produced in Caidian production area.
(Honghu lotus root powder)
It is made by crushing lotus root grains, centrifugal filtration, and air flow drying. Lotus root flour is mostly bagged or canned, and can be brewed and drunk, which can be used as breakfast or dessert. There are many flavors of lotus root flour on the market, including plain, red dates, lotus seeds, longan wolfberry, etc.
Purchase channels: specialty stores, major supermarkets
(Honghu Lotus Ribbon)
Honghu Pickled Lotus Ribbon is a kimchi made from processed lotus root ribbons. The so-called lotus root belt, the young rhizome of the lotus, has a thick and long appearance. The soaked lotus root belt is also a meal, which can be eaten when you open the bag, or you can filter the water and stir-fry it. Honghu pickled lotus root mainly has two classic flavors: original flavor and sour and spicy, and it is recommended to buy them at the same time. The brand of Honghu lotus root noodles and Honghu lotus root belt is highly overlapping, and it is recommended that Honghu Water Town, Honghu Farmhouse, specialty stores and supermarkets are all sold.
Purchase channels: specialty stores, major supermarkets
(Canned lotus root soup in Caidian)
Caidian Lotus Root Soup is a canned food, which is equivalent to the famous Hubei dish "Pork Ribs and Lotus Root Soup", and the finished product is ready to eat when heated out of the bag. Lotus root soup contains pork ribs and ginger slices, which is not as delicious as freshly made, but it is also a good choice as a gift for family and friends. The shelf life of lotus root soup is 2 years, and it should not be stored for too long after unpacking. The Yinlian Lake brand is recommended, which can be purchased in large supermarkets.
Purchase channel: major supermarkets