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 ...

Lotus stem stir-fry is a quick and delicious way to start your day. This versatile ingredient, which is crunchy and mildly flavored, can be easily whipped up in a matter of minutes. Adding lotus stem ...

Lotus stem is not a vegetable that shows off. At first glance, it looks unique, almost unapproachable; muddy, knotted, and far removed from the glamour of tender greens or glossy brinjals. But slice ...

I fell in love with how lotus root is used in Kashmiri cooking and this preparation in particular stood out. It is a popular street food in the region and I love how satisfying the crispy texture is.

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 ...

In Cambodia, sweet lotus stem dessert is a unique treat that highlights the natural sweetness of the lotus plant. The stems ...

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 ...