Lotus Root

Chirashizushi is one of the most common sushi varieties prepared in Japanese households. This unusual version (often referred to as scattered sushi) consists of a bowl of sushi rice complemented with a wide group of ingredients that are e... READ MORE

A delicious combination of tempura and donburi - hence the name tendon - this classic Japanese one-bowl meal consists of battered and deep-fried seafood or vegetables laid over freshly steamed rice. The most popular ingredients for tendon include ... READ MORE

A tempura variety known as kakiage is distinguished by the use of flour and water, with the occasional addition of egg yolks, which creates a light coating and yields an incredibly crispy snack. Most commonly, it consists of thinly sliced vegetabl... READ MORE

The Japanese chikuzenni is a dish which combines chicken and vegetables that are slowly simmered in a flavorful broth infused with soy sauce, mirin, and sake. Originating from the Japanese Fukuoka region, known in the past as Chikuzen, it is usual... READ MORE

As the name suggests, Iwakunizushi is a variety of pressed sushi that hails from Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi. It is made by layering sushi rice, lotus roots, shiitake mushrooms, and thin threads of fried eggs into large, square-shaped wooden molds. Tr... READ MORE

Agebitashi is a traditional vegetable dish originating from Japan. The dish consists of vegetables such as eggplants, asparagus, bell peppers, squash, and lotus root that are fried in oil and then marinated in a mixture of dashi, soy sauce, mirin,... READ MORE

Nadru yakhni is a traditional curry originating from Jammu and Kashmir. Although there are many variations, the curry is usually made with a combination of lotus roots, ghee, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, aniseed, ginger, dahi, and salt. The spices ... READ MORE

Nadru ke kebab is a traditional lotus root kebab originating from Kashmir. The dish is usually made with a combination of lotus root, potatoes, coriander, hot peppers, cumin seeds, mint, cinnamon, red chili powder, black pepper, breadcrumbs, veget... READ MORE