Updated date: 09/18/2023 10:56:52
DTO - Considered the national flower of Vietnam, the lotus is not only beautiful but also used in food processing. Especially, it refreshes the culinary menu with vegetarian dishes made from lotus which are both delicious and good for health.
Steamed rice in lotus leaves
With a lot of potential, almost all parts of the lotus plant are useful such as: lotus flowers for display and decoration; leaves for wrapping food; petals for steeping tea; lotus seeds for making jam, cooking sweet soup, mixing with rice; lotus shoots for making salad; lotus roots for stewing meat, stuffing fried shrimp and meat...
Besides, lotus is also used to make many delicious vegetarian dishes that are popular and loved in many localities, bringing diverse flavors to vegetarian cuisine such as: steamed rice with lotus leaves, braised lotus root, mixed lotus soup, lotus root soup...
Some vegetarian dishes made from lotus are popular and loved by many diners.
Steamed rice in lotus leaves: Since ancient times, steamed rice in lotus leaves has been considered a “royal” dish reserved for the King. Therefore, it requires the chef to know how to prepare it delicately and meticulously to bring out the most delicious flavor. This dish is popular because of the cool aroma of lotus leaves and lotus seeds mixed with sweet ingredients.
Vegetarian lotus seed spring rolls
Vegetarian lotus seed spring rolls: Vegetarian lotus seed spring rolls are a common dish on the vegetarian menu at the beginning of the month. With a crispy outer layer and a filling made from lotus seeds and other ingredients, the dish represents a wish for “warmth and peace” as well as everything going as planned in the new month.
Braised lotus root
Braised lotus root: Braised lotus root is one of the delicious dishes often found on vegetarian trays. The dish has a delicious flavor, the braised water is soaked in flavor combined with fragrant lotus root, it is very difficult for diners to refuse.
Beauty tea
Beauty tea: In the past, beauty tea was only served to concubines and beauties in the palace. With ingredients from lotus seeds and other ingredients, this cooling dish helps beautify and preserve youth. However, today, this dish is gradually becoming more popular. In particular, it is a dessert that many women love to cook to take care of their beauty because of the wonderful uses of beauty tea.
Vegetarian lotus soup
Vegetarian lotus soup: This dish has a very good sedative effect, suitable for all ages. Lotus seed soup is also used a lot in vegetarian dishes, in party menus.
Vegetarian duck noodles
Vegetarian duck noodles: This type of noodle has an attractive aroma thanks to the broth made from lotus root and a little mai que lo wine. With chewy, soft noodles, the rich sweetness of shiitake mushrooms blends with the light sweetness of bok choy. Not only that, the tofu skin is transformed into pieces of vegetarian duck meat that look very unique and attract users.
Vegetarian mushroom and lotus seed soup
Vegetarian mushroom and lotus seed soup: This is a dish that is very popular with many families, not only easy to eat but also very good for health. Because lotus seeds are considered a precious medicine in oriental medicine that can cure diarrhea, insomnia, indigestion, bloating, poor appetite, thirst due to high fever, dehydration...
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