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NESTLADY Wild Longya Lily Bulb – 70g | Naturally Dried · Thick Slices · Perfect for Congee & Soups
- Wild Longya lily bulbs, naturally dried to preserve whole slices with a thick, meaty texture
- Soft, slightly sweet taste – ideal for cooking with mung beans, rock sugar, red dates in congee or sweet soups
- Can also be simmered with snow fungus, lotus seeds, or goji berries for desserts or broths
- Briefly soak in warm water before cooking
- Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
Longya Lily looks like a curved moon and dragon teeth, so called "Longya Lily". Its shape is considered auspicious and much favored. Longya lily is known as a food ingredient, rich in starch, protein and fat, and is often used in cooking and traditional recipes. Longya lily also symbolizes auspiciousness, representing "a harmonious union for a hundred years", and is a popular gift for friends, relatives, and newlyweds.
The use of lily bulbs in cooking is associated with various dishes. They are often added to soups and congee for their mild, sweet taste and smooth texture. Lily bulbs are also used in recipes for their pleasant flavor and are commonly enjoyed in summer.
Lily bulb is a root vegetable often sold in dried form. It is used in cooking, especially in summer, and may be stir-fried, grated, or cooked into soup.
- To prepare fresh lily bulb, peel and wash the layers thoroughly in cold water before cooking. Since the bulb grows in mud, sand and muddy debris can be trapped in between the layers.
- Dried lily bulb do not need much preparation. They are simply rinsed and used in cooking.
- If making soups with dried lily bulb, note that over cooking will cause the dried petals to disintegrate, causing your soup a little cloudy or chalky. Follow your recipe for appropriate cook time.