Why do you want to eat lotus roots in summer solar terms and how to buy lotus roots?

How to pick lotus roots in soup cooking

Common lotus roots are generally divided into two types, seven-hole lotus roots and nine-hole lotus roots. Seven-hole lotus root, also known as safflower lotus root, has brown skin, short and thick body, and raw lotus root tastes bitter; Nine-hole lotus root, also known as white lotus root, has smooth skin, silvery white, thin and long body, and raw lotus root tastes crisp and sweet. Of course, seven holes and nine holes are only a rough way to distinguish. Not all lotus roots are seven holes and nine holes. According to the characteristics of lotus root, the eating method is slightly different: seven-hole lotus root has high starch content, less water, waxy but not brittle, and is suitable for soup; Nine-hole lotus root has high water content, crisp and juicy, and is most suitable for cold salad or stir-frying.

How to pick eight tips of lotus root

1, thick and thin lotus root nodes: the number of lotus root nodes will not affect the quality. When purchasing, you should choose lotus root knots with moderate thickness, sufficient maturity and good taste.

2. Long distance between lotus roots: The longer the distance between lotus roots, the higher the maturity of lotus roots and the softer the taste.

3, the shape should be full: the lotus root should be full, do not choose the lotus root with incomplete concave and convex appearance.

4. Lotus root with wet mud: Lotus root without wet mud is usually treated and cannot be preserved. Wet mud lotus root is well preserved and can be placed in the shade 1 week.

5, internal and external injuries: when buying lotus roots, pay attention to whether there is obvious trauma. If there is a wet mud package, you can peel off the wet mud to see it clearly when you buy it.

6. Don't be too white: washed lotus roots that sell well in the market may be soaked in citric acid and the color is white. Purchase is not recommended.

7. Yellow color and no odor: the color of lotus root skin should be smooth and yellowish brown. If it is black or smells, it is not recommended to buy it.

8. Large vent hole: If it is a cut lotus root, you can look at the vent hole in the middle of the lotus root. Lotus root with big vent has more juice.