lotus root

What is Lotus Root (蓮藕)?

WHAT IS LOTUS ROOT? Lotus root is a rhizome of the lotus plant (蓮藕/莲藕 in Chinese; 蓮根/れんこん or renkon in Japanese). According to Diane Morgan’s Roots (2012), this aquatic plant is native to Asia, the ...

Zucchini Noodle Bowl (Zoodles) with Creamy Peanut Coconut Sauce

Growing up in Mama Lin's house, Chinese new year was about observing quirky, arguably superstitious, customs: not washing my hair on new year's day, avoiding major cleaning duties, and eating a big ...