Tag: lotus root

September 4, 2020

What Is Lotus Root and How Is It Used?

What Is Lotus Root (蓮根 Renkon)? Lotus root is the subterranean stem of a plant that stores nourishment and swell, and it has been grown for food in various places in Japan.Its places of origin are China and India. Generally…

JAPANESE INGREDIENTS

February 12, 2019

Lotus Root Miso Soup Recipe

I have read some Japanese blog telling the story that she got stuck at the security gate when she brought lotus root to an airplane. The security guard had never seen it and even though she explained about lotus root…

Miso Soup

January 9, 2019

Chicken Meatballs Miso Soup Recipe

Hi Everyone! Do you like meatballs? I think most of you like them. Juicy meatballs mixed together with tasty sauce go so well with spaghetti don’t they? Meatballs are popular dish especially for a bento (lunch box) in Japan. Also…

Miso Soup