莲子 liánzǐ lotus seed
How to remember 莲子: 莲 lotus + 子 child = lotus seed.
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How it is used
- Lotus seed - used in food and medicine - 莲子羹 (liánzǐ gēng) lotus-seed soup, 银耳莲子 (yín'ěr liánzǐ) tremella and lotus-seed dessert.
- An edible seed valued in desserts and tonics; slightly bitter core (莲子心) is used medicinally.
- Register: cooking, TCM.