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Renkon

Beneath Asia's beautiful lotus flowers lie renkon, one of Japan's favorite foods. Known in English as the lotus root, these vegetables, which are actually rhizomes, grow in muddy bogs and offer various flavors depending on how they are cooked. Join Canadian reporter Kyle Card as he explores renkon cultivation methods, traditional and modern cooking styles and even the spiritual meaning behind this mysterious food.

English
  • Originally Aired June 1, 2016
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-Y
  • Network NHK
  • Created March 11, 2018 by
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