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 ...

A popular ingredient in Chinese soup, lotus root is low in calories and fat - but high in fibre and various essential nutrients such as vitamin C, B-group vitamins, copper, iron, zinc and manganese.

This Chinese chicken stir-fry with lotus root has a wonderful slightly crunchy texture. Lotus root is an excellent source of iron and dietary fibre and also a good source of vitamin C. It is available ...

CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Workers at the lotus root base in Wangjia Community, Yantai Town, Dianjiang County, were busy pickling and processing fresh lotus root slices on October 9. In recent years, ...

Lotus root, the crisp, mildly sweet aquatic plant that’s ubiquitous in stir-fries and fried into chips, has traditional significance on Chinese New Year, as it’s said to allow new ventures to take ...