Chapter 281 Encountering the Lotus Pond (2)
"It's really lotus leaves?" Xia Tian's heart skipped a beat. She didn't expect that she would encounter such a large field of lotus leaves.
"What's a lotus leaf?" Si Ye followed behind, holding up a large, freshly picked lotus leaf to shade the girl from the sun. He asked curiously, "Isn't this just an ordinary plant growing in the pond? What can it be used for?"
But he was used to it; girls could always use these inconspicuous things to surprise him.
What will she make with this humble plant this time?
What is this thing? Is there anyone who can explain it to me? I feel like there are so many things in this livestream that I haven't seen before.
[Normal. This streamer seems to be trying to restore ancient Earth culture. Perhaps it's some famous plant from ancient Earth?]
[I need a big guy to explain, this looks like a very common plant, at most it should be edible]
[Could it be some precious herb, or perhaps it has some unimaginable effect?]
In the interstellar age, this plant, which has very high environmental requirements, has long been extinct, so the interstellar people have never seen this plant at all, so it is understandable that they raise questions.
"Don't underestimate it, this plant is full of treasures and has great uses." Xia Tian paused, "It would be great if we could grow some near our home."
When Si Ye heard this, he wanted to move it back home to plant it. "Why, is this so useful?"
"Look, take this lotus leaf for example." Xia Tian held up a large leaf in her hand. "After drying, these leaves can be used to make tea to clear away heat and toxins, relieving summer heat and quenching thirst. The tender stems underneath are crisp and fresh, and can be used as a side dish or snack."
She pointed to the lotus flowers blooming in the distance. "Lotus flowers can be used as decoration, and the lotus seeds inside can be eaten to calm the mind. And the most important thing... is its root."
Si Ye was a little confused by what he heard, but he also understood that although they were not particularly useful, they could improve the quality of life at a low cost, which was very wise in life.
"What do you think its roots can be used for?" he asked.
"Actually, calling them roots isn't accurate, but everyone's used to calling them that." Xia Tian didn't want to be too pedantic and explain the difference between roots and stems. She simply said, "In my hometown, the part of this plant beneath the soil is called lotus root. Lotus root is very nutritious and can meet daily nutritional needs if eaten alone. Most importantly... they mature when the weather is cold. In other words, if my guess is correct, this can also be a source of food for us during the cold season."
Lotus root contains a large amount of starch and other nutrients. It is mainly warming and nourishing, and is rich in dietary fiber. It can be used directly as a staple food, and it is also fine to eat it as a side dish.
The most important thing is that in the cold season, other plants have died and the fruits have been harvested, but it is a good time to dig lotus roots.
And in this animal world where food is scarce, how can food that can provide sustenance during the cold season not be a treasure?
"Haha, so you feel happy because this plant can be eaten?" Si Ye was touched by the way the girl's eyes lit up when she saw the food, and there was an unconscious smile in his tone.
Other females would only be attracted by beautiful animal skins and gems, but she actually thought of food first?
(End of this chapter)
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