Fresh Lotus Root Salad

1. 1

   Boil about 3 quarts of water in a pot.

2. 2

   Rinse lotus roots with cold water.

3. 3

   Trim and discard both ends of the bulb and peel the skin.

4. 4

   Diagonally cut the root into 1/8 inch thick slices and immediately put them into acidulated (water with some vinegar or lemon juice to prevent discoloring) water.

5. 5

   Drain the roots and put them into the boiling water.

6. 6

   Take pot off heat and cover pot with lid.

7. 7

   Let sit for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Drain and rinse with cold water.

9. 9

   Pat dry and put in a shallow bowl.

10. 10

    In a bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil and cilantro.

11. 11

    Pour dressing over lotus roots and garnish with sesame seeds.

12. 12

    Serve chilled.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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