Today’s Ingredient Renkon – Lotus roots Popular root veggie with ladies Crunchy yet slight gluey texture. You will only find sliced frozen one in Asian supermarkets.In Japan Gluey foods are known as healthy food and popular to be in simmered dish / soup. It is said that lotus roots warms body from inside and women loves it especially in winter. Goodness Mucin, the source of gluey texture protects stomach mucosa and helps to digest protein and fat.Good when you have: – High blood pressure – Bowel problem – Stressful time to keep stomach healthy How to use? Chicken and root vegetable soup Related posts: Chicken and root vegetable soup -recipe- Tofu -ingredient-