L otus root, the edible rhizome of the lotus plant (Nelumbo nucifera), is a prized ingredient in traditional Asian cuisines and Ayurvedic medicine. With its crunchy texture and mild, slightly ...

TSUCHIURA, Ibaraki Prefecture--Shochu made from lotus roots harvested in this city famed for its crop is coming to store shelves soon. The project is the brainchild of the city government ...