Hot and Sour Eggplant and Lotus Root (Vegan) Recipe

Name: Hot and Sour Eggplant and Lotus Root (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Eggplant - small Japanese type; 100 grams Lotus root (it's convenient if you use ready-made lotus root); 1 knob Ginger, finely chopped; 1 clove Chopped garlic; 4 tbsp Soy sauce; 4 tbsp Mirin; 3 tbsp Vinegar; 1 1/2 tbsp Sugar (I used beet sugar); 1 tsp Doubanjiang (as desired); 5 tbsp Oil

Servings: persons

1
Remove the eggplant stems, slice them into 1 cm rounds, sprinkle salt, and leave to rest for a while.
2
Slice the lotus roots.
3
Mix the sauce ingredients.
4
Microwave the lotus root for a minute and add the sauce from Step 2 (flavor penetrates better if you warm it).
5
Wash off the salt from the eggplants and pat dry with paper towels.
6
Heat oil in a frying pan or a pot, and cook the eggplant.
7
It's more delicious if you add more oil, but it increases the calorie.
8
When browned, combine with the lotus roots and mix.
9
Serve on a plate and it's done!
10
The on in the photo is garnished with mizuna greens.
11
It's also delicious garnished with green onions.

244

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Eggplant - small Japanese type, 100 grams Lotus root (it's convenient if you use ready-made lotus root), 1 knob Ginger, finely chopped, 1 clove Chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Hot and Sour Eggplant and Lotus Root (Vegan) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hot and Sour Eggplant and Lotus Root (Vegan)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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