Wondrous Nature’s Gift: Holy Lotus, Part 2 of 3 – A Lotus Tea Party with Traditional Korean Lotus Delicacies

Rooted in mud but never tainted, the lotus flower has since ancient times have been cherished for its innocent beauty, which symbolizes purity and elegance. The graceful lotus flower is not only a delight to the eyes, but the various components of the lotus plant such as its flowers, leaves, rhizomes, and seeds are widely used as a source of food in Korea and many other Asian countries. Today, we will show you how to make three traditional Korean lotus desserts that originated mainly from Buddhist temples. They were Candied Lotus Rhizome, Lotus Root with Tricolor Sticky Rice, and Lotus Slices with Veggie Toppings, all of which will go well with the fragrant lotus green tea. These elegant and delicious treats that have their origins from Buddhist temples and are widely appreciated by the courts and aristocratic societies in Korea in ancient times. The lotus flower has since time immemorial have been cherished as a symbol of enlightenment and purity. We hope the noble quality of the lotus will bloom within us, while we admire its beauty and enjoy the mouthwatering lotus delicacies.