Lotus root, gray and cream
Origin : Japan
Made of : porcelain - potery
Classification : plants / vegetables
Maker : ?
About "lotus root" (renkon - レンコン or 蓮根) :
The rhizome of lotus is used in the Japanese cuisine. This 'root' is nicely crunchy and when sliced it looks a bit like a wheel with holes (where the seeds used to be).
Lotus roots sold in a market
A dish with a lotus root slice and fish
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