In Chinese culture, lotus root is described as “the lover’s vegetable”. There are strands of fibre that connect every piece as you take a bite. In short, a sentimental vegetable that is unwilling to part with itself. Stewed in broths, thrown in stir-fries and pickled for salads — I’ve loved poking my chopsticks through the holes to eat as a child. It’s a vegetable that is rewarding to work with and fun to introduce to your friends.