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From root to petal, every part of the lotus plant is crafted into a variety of nutritious dishes and beverages. Explore 8 mouthwatering lotus-based delicacies you must try when in the Western Region, especially in Đồng Tháp!
Embark on a Culinary Adventure with 8 Nutritious Lotus Dishes in the Western Region
1. Lotus Leaf Steamed Rice (Wrapped Lotus Leaf Rice)
Lotus leaf steamed rice is one of the delectable lotus-inspired dishes that has become a captivating specialty of Đồng Tháp. To create this dish, you'll need ingredients such as large lotus leaves, lotus seeds, dragon blood rice (small, round, slender, and red rice), sesame salt, carrots, a few straw mushrooms, and lap xuong sausage... Particularly, the rice cooked with dragon blood rice, lotus seeds, and sesame salt will be wrapped in lotus leaves and steamed until fully cooked. When the rice is done, unwrap the lotus leaves, and you'll see the vibrant red rice adorned with white lotus seeds and prominent black sesame salt. When eaten, you'll savor the delicious aroma of lotus leaf steamed rice, becoming sweeter, richer, and filled with the faint fragrance of lotus.
2. Lotus Root Soup with Braised Pork Shank
3. Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice
Lotus leaf sticky rice is a flavorful and impressive variation of the traditional sticky rice, created by locals in the Western region. This dish combines sticky rice with minced meat, boiled shrimp, chicken, lap xuong sausage, Chinese sausage, onions, and lotus seeds, resulting in a delicious and aromatic delicacy. Wrapping the sticky rice in lotus leaves enhances its moisture and imparts a subtle lotus fragrance.
4. Lotus Seed Sweet Soup
5. Lotus Stem Salad
Lotus seed chicken porridge is hailed as a health tonic for all households due to its nutritious ingredients. Made from simple ingredients such as chicken and lotus seeds, the chicken is stewed tenderly while the lotus seeds add richness to the dish, creating a flavorful and nutritious meal that cannot be overlooked.
8. Lotus Root Kimchi
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Reference: Mytour Travel Handbook
MytourSeptember 14, 2023
