Thinly sliced lotus stem tossed in a sweet chilli sauce
Known by various names such as “Kamal Kakdi” in Hindi, “Renkon” in Japanese, and “Bua Loy in Thai, the lotus stem has been revered both for-its nutritional properties and spiritual significance. Historically; while the lotus flower is an emblem of purity in Buddhism, its stem has played a starring role in the kitchens of Asia.
