Pickled Pink Lotus Root

• 8 oz [230 g] fresh lotus root, peeled and sliced✿
• ¼ beet, sliced or c

Over high heat, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the lotus root slices and boil for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain the water and place the lotus root in a 1 pt [475 ml] mason jar.

In the same pot, combine the beet, rice vinegar, 1 cup [240 ml] of water, the sugar, and salt, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt. Bring to a boil, then pour the hot brine into the jar and let this sit o