Home-Style Dishes
Lotus Root and Fish Paste Pancakes
Traditionally associated with supporting immunity and protecting respiratory tract mucous membranes
In short: Lotus Root and Fish Paste Pancakes is a home-style dishe that Traditionally associated with supporting immunity and protecting respiratory tract mucous membranes. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, immune support, everyday balance. Total time about 30 min. Key ingredients: lotus root, egg white.
Why people make this dish
A student sent Nourilo a fascinating video clip during a period of intense viral circulation: Japanese researchers had identified a compound called LPS (lipopolysaccharide) that may activate certain immune cells — specifically macrophages, the “pac-man” cells that engulf and destroy invading bacteria and viruses. Among the foods studied, lotus root contained some of the highest concentrations, with 100g reportedly meeting an adult’s daily LPS requirement. Lotus root also contains mucin (a sticky protein found in root vegetables), which may form a protective layer on respiratory tract mucous membranes, reducing the opportunity for bacteria and viruses to take hold.
Rather than treating lotus root as a medicinal supplement, Nourilo’s approach is to make it delicious — crispy, savoury pancakes that children readily eat, with a satisfying golden crust from the pan. Combined with dace fish paste (a Cantonese staple), the result is a light, flavourful fritter that works as a snack, starter, or part of a family meal.
What studies say about the key ingredients
Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.
- Ginger
Overall, acute and delayed nausea and vomiting did not differ significantly between ginger and control groups. A subgroup taking 1 g/day or less for over four days had less acute vomiting (OR 0.30).Limitation: Clinical heterogeneity between trials required subgroup analyses, and the authors state that sufficiently large, high-quality RCTs are still needed.PubMed 36501010 · 3 more ginger studies
From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.
Safety first — read before you cook
This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:
- are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
- take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
- have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.
Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes
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