Beautiful Japan Lotus Root Field Japan Lotus Root Farm and Harvest

Lotus root (renkon in Japanese) is actually the rhizome of the lotus plant. It s a popular vegetable throughout southern and eastern Asia, but it s still not that well known in the west. Lotus root is full of fiber and various vitamins and other nutrients. In Asia it s believed to have various medicinal qualities, but in macronutrient terms it s best to think of it as a starchy vegetable, like potato. Visually of course, it s very appealing with all those little holes. Here I ll explain how it s prepared a