Ah! The lovely lotus! That delicate flower that rises gracefully from the dark still waters of Chinese lakes. What a wonderful flower! Not only supremely beautiful (inspiring Chinese painters to masterpieces for thousands of years) but also a giver of life and sustenance. Every part of this flower can be used for food, from the roots to the flowers to the seed and the leaves! How cool is that?!
I am always constantly amazed by the lotus flower, seemingly so delicate and fragile, yet so strong and resilient underneath. We use the delightfully crunchy sweet lotus root to make this easy stir fry vegetable dish, Stir Fry Lotus Root and Chives, or 韭菜花炒蓮藕.
