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Examine the lotus root checking if it meets this criteria.
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Number 1: Use one that is round and doesn't have any indents.
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Number 2: make sure the holes are evenly distributed!
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You can easily peel using a vegetable peeler.
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Wash the lotus root before peeling, and slice .
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Place the slices into vinegar water.
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This picture is the amount of vinegar water remaining after cutting, soaking, and draining.
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Please use it as a guide.
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My family uses 7~8 mm slices.
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Using slices that are a bit thicker makes it easier to carve into flowers.
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Cut out a triangle between the holes.
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Like this.
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Use the outer edge of the knife to round it out.
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It is easy to stick a finger into the hole and adjust from there.
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Boil 1 liter of water, add in 1 tablespoon vinegar, and bring to a boil, add in the lotus root and boil for about 2 minutes, and then drain in a sieve to cool.
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Place into the vinegar after it has cooled, add in the red peppers, and you will be able to use this for half a day as-is.
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If you make it on the 31st, then it will be okay New Years morning.
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Pickle in the pomegranate vinegar to turn them a pretty pink color .
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It's finished.
