lotus seed
Waterlily plant starter
Lotus seeds are the edible seeds of the lotus flower, harvested from the plant's distinctive seed pod.
Common in Asian cuisines, they appear in desserts, soups, and pastries—often sweetened in mooncakes or simmered in sweet soups.
Fresh seeds have a mild, slightly sweet flavor; dried ones require soaking before use.
In traditional Chinese medicine, lotus seeds are valued for their purported calming properties.
Ornate autumn festival pastry
- dim sumChinese small-plate tradition
- sticky riceAdhesive cooked grain variety
- glutinous riceSticky Asian cereal variety
- sweet pasteSugared spreadable mixture
red bean · adzuki · longan · ginkgo · mung bean · filling · pastry · congee
Uncontaminated quality
- fertilityCapacity for reproduction
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
- enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
- abundanceAmple supply, overflowing
prosperity · blessing · continuity · offspring · sacred · auspicious · longevity · harmony
Seed case or cetacean group
- seedpodPlant's reproductive casing
- receptacleContainer for items
- germinationSeed's initial growth phase
- propagationAct of spreading widely
dormancy · viability · harvesting · drying · fresh · dried · aquatic · water lily
Cooked uncovered with heat
- crunchyBreaking with sound
- saltedTreated with sodium chloride
- candiedPreserved by sugar-coating
- caramelizedBrowned through sugar heating
dried · popped · nibbles · puffed · savory · crispy · toasted · coated
Substances counteracting oxidative damage
- proteinFolded amino chain
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
magnesium · low-calorie · heart-healthy · alkaline · astringent · cooling · digestive · wholefood
mooncake
Ornate autumn festival pastry
- dim sumChinese small-plate tradition
- sticky riceAdhesive cooked grain variety
- glutinous riceSticky Asian cereal variety
sweet paste · red bean · adzuki · longan · ginkgo · mung bean · filling · pastry · congee · kheer
purity
Uncontaminated quality
- fertilityCapacity for reproduction
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
- enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
abundance · prosperity · blessing · continuity · offspring · sacred · auspicious · longevity · harmony · renewal
pod
Seed case or cetacean group
- seedpodPlant's reproductive casing
- receptacleContainer for items
- germinationSeed's initial growth phase
propagation · dormancy · viability · harvesting · drying · fresh · dried · aquatic · water lily · kernel
roasted
Cooked uncovered with heat
caramelized · dried · popped · nibbles · puffed · savory · crispy · toasted · coated · snacking
antioxidants
Substances counteracting oxidative damage
potassium · magnesium · low-calorie · heart-healthy · alkaline · astringent · cooling · digestive · wholefood · superfood
- Lotus
- TCMqi, yin, yang, yin yang, yin and yang
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- herbal medicineherbal medicine, herbal remedies, herbal remedy, herbal tea, herbal teas
- aquatic ediblesnori, kelp, wakame, kombu, dulse
- boba teaboba, tapioca pearls, pearls, milk tea, brown sugar
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