In addition to containing a large amount of carbohydrates, lotus root is also rich in protein, various vitamins, and minerals. There is a common saying that "fresh tender lotus root is better than a great doctor." However, if you want it to have the effect of nourishing the stomach, nourishing yin, strengthening the spleen, and replenishing qi, it must be cooked before eating. Cooked lotus root changes its nature from cool to warm. Although it loses its function of dispelling stasis and clearing heat, it is beneficial to the spleen and stomach, with effects of nourishing the stomach, nourishing yin, replenishing blood, and stopping diarrhea.
Nourishing Stew with Lotus Root, Peanuts, and Octopus
400g lotus root, 150g peanuts, 100g dried octopus, 400g pork ribs, and appropriate seasonings. Wash the lotus root and cut it into pieces. Wash the dried octopus and soak it for 3-5 hours. Wash the peanuts and pork ribs and set aside. Bring water to a boil in a pot, add all the prepared ingredients, and cook over high heat for 15 minutes. Then reduce the heat and simmer for 1-2 hours. Turn off the heat, season appropriately, and eat the solids while drinking the soup. This soup has the effects of moistening the lungs, stopping bleeding, and promoting urination.
Nourishing Stew with Ginseng and Lotus Seed
3g white ginseng, 15g lotus seeds. Soak in water for 4 hours, then add 15g rock sugar. Steam over water for 2 hours before eating. It is beneficial for patients with post-illness weakness, fatigue, spontaneous sweating, or diarrhea, as it strengthens the spleen and replenishes qi, and can promote recovery of physical fitness.
Nourishing Stew with Gordon Euryale and Lotus Root
60g Gordon Euryale seeds, 100g lotus root, 100g water chestnuts, and 20 red dates. Crush the first three ingredients, pit the red dates, and cook them together with water to form a paste. Add an appropriate amount of rock sugar and serve. Take one dose daily. This soup nourishes the stomach and promotes the production of body fluids. It is suitable for symptoms such as loss of appetite, thirst with a dry throat, constipation, and scanty, dark urine.