In English it is Lotus Root. I am not sure if it is a veggie or not but I use it as a vegetable and often use it when I am making chicken and veggies. It is really beautiful and crunchy and doesn't have much of a flavor on its own.
A sneak peak into my fridge these days.... April 30th 2007 A sneak peak into my fridge these days.... Asia » Japan » Shizuoka » Shimizu By FarbsApril 30th 2007Just a few of the new foods I am experimenting with 😊. ... read more
Asia » Japan » Shizuoka » Shimizu In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more