Buddhists and Hindus have for a very long time extolled the symbolic virtues of the lotus. The giant flowers of this aquatic plant are known for their almost haunting beauty; they tower above the ...

I’m such a fan of British food writer Fuchsia Dunlop’s two earlier cookbooks, “Land of Plenty: A Treasury of Authentic Sichuan Cooking” and “Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook: Recipes from Hunan Province ...

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Learn how to make a healthy and delicious Japanese salad featuring lotus root, kabocha, and seasoned hijiki. This nutrient-packed dish is perfect as a side or a light meal, combining traditional ...

Yeongeun jorim is a popular fall side dish that’s made with lotus roots. It’s sweet, savory, and crunchy! It surely deserves a spot on your favorite basic side dish (mitbanchan) list. To make the dish ...

Cut beef into very thin slices. Crush garlic with salt and sugar to a smooth paste. Mix with ginger juice and soy sauce and mix well into the beef. Leave for 10 minutes. Heat half the oil in a wok and ...

In Chinese culture, the lotus is a symbol of endurance, persistence and hope. The satisfying root is also a useful ingredient. Avocado and sesame oils round out this stunning dish. After simmering in ...

Chef and author Romy Gill joins TODAY and shares her recipes for delicious saffron chicken called Kong Kokor and fried lotus root and sweet potato.

This week's look at what's new, bountiful or mysterious in the produce aisles. From the muddy bottom of ponds and rice paddies in Southeast Asia comes the lotus rhizome -- the tuber-like, ...