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need help identifying a vegetable i ate in China

Supercell · 2010-12-24 00:25:45

I ate this veg many times in China but have no idea what its called or if its available here? Anyone here know what it is and if its available to buy here, its quite nice?

24-12-2010 12:25am

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I ate this veg many times in China but have no idea what its called or if its available here?

Anyone here know what it is and if its available to buy here, its quite nice?

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#2 24-12-2010 12:34am

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Its Lotus root, as far as i can remember you can buy it in cans here. Check any asian food stores near you, and sometimes you can be lucky in Tesco!

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#3 24-12-2010 12:37am

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My OH tells me its lotus root, and can be got in Asian market on Drury Street (if you're in Dublin)

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#4 24-12-2010 12:44am

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Yup, sliced lotus root. Very recognisable:

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#5 24-12-2010 4:33pm

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Hows it taste?

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