Why so much significance is given to Lotus root

[moon88]

Dear cecil,
After seeing the pictures with no description my mind is filled with so much questions so I am posting a few till you provide a brief description with the pictures.
Why so much significance is given to Lotus root. Thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
1. The lotus root is a `root' grown underground. It is equivalent to potatoes where it grows underground and `harvested' by digging it out.
2. Like all food, it is much `respected' because of its cooling properties. For example, if one has a sore throat, some Chinese steam it with water and pork or peanuts or other ingredients.
The soup is usally drank and the lotus root slices are eaten or thrown away after the soup is made. (Some people like eating it while others obtain the soup).
The tea-pot in one of the links is a replica of how the lotus root looks like.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 2/27/00 5:15:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
After seeing the pictures with
no description my mind is
filled with so much questions
so I am posting a few till you
provide a brief description
with the pictures.
Why so much significance is
given to Lotus root. Thanks.