Chef at 15:03, 21 July 2014

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'''Lotus root''' is the root of nelumbo nucifera, the sacred lotus plant, also known as '''Indian lotus''', '''bean of India''', and '''sacred water-lily'''. This plant is an aquatic perennial, but if its seeds are preserved under favourable circumstances, they may remain viable for many years. [[Lotus seeds]] from this plant are also edible.

'''Lotus root''' is used as a [[vegetable]] in [[soups]] and [[braised]] dishes. It can be [[deep-fried]] and [[stir fried]] and [[braised]] dishes. It can also be eaten raw, but there is a risk of parasite transmission (e.g. Fasciolopsis buski) so it is safer to cook them first.
==See also==
* [[Lotus seeds]]

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Chef at 15:03, 21 July 2014