Vegetables · Fresh

Lotus stems

Also called lotus shoots, sai bua, ngó sen

Young, crisp lotus shoots, often sold brined; mild and crunchy, used in Vietnamese gỏi salads and Thai curries and stir-fries.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodLotus root

    Thicker, crunchier and starchier; slice thinly.

  • T3 · In a pinchBamboo shoots

    No lotus taste; just the crunch.

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