Vegetable
Lotus Root
About This Entry
Lotus root is a crisp, mild Asian rhizome — stir-fried or in hot pot, it pairs with aromatic whites and light-bodied reds.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Riesling — Lotus root in Asian hot pot pairs with aromatic Riesling.
Regional Context
CN
At a Glance
Group
Root Vegetables
Classification
Vegetables
Culinary role
root
Scientific name
Nelumbo nucifera
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Lotus Root
- Classification
- Vegetables
- Group
- Root Vegetables
- Scientific name
- Nelumbo nucifera
Taxonomy
- Culinary role
- root
- Plant part
- root
- Texture
- crisp
- Moisture class
- medium
- Flavor intensity
- mild
- Seasonality
- year round