It turns out that the lotus plant , very common in Asian countries, in addition to being a symbol of purity and beauty, can be used for almost anything in the kitchen: flowers, petals, seeds but especially the root.
With a very crunchy texture, which is lost as the root is cooked more, with a sweet flavor, cut into light slices, it is used as we could do with potatoes: fried, roasted, boiled, even for those who follow a diet, with a little oil spread and in the microwave as a substitute for French fries.
It also has multiple properties, high in fiber, Vitamin C and B6, rich in phosphorus and potassium, low in sodium and low in calories .
Weight 400g, drained weight 220g
