Lotus Root and Sesame Salad Recipe

Name: Lotus Root and Sesame Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams lotus root; 1/3 of a carrot; 50 grams green beans; 2 tsp sesame oil; 100 ml dashi stock; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp sugar; 1 tsp mirin; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 heaping teaspoon Japanese mustard; 2 tbsp white toasted sesame seeds; 1 tbsp white sesame paste

Servings: persons

200 grams lotus root
1/3 of a carrot
50 grams green beans
2 tsp sesame oil
100 ml dashi stock
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp mirin
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 heaping teaspoon Japanese mustard
2 tbsp white toasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp white sesame paste

1
Peel the lotus root, and slice into 2 mm thick.
2
Soak in plenty of water and wash well.
3
Change the water 2 to 3 times until the water is no longer cloudy.
4
Add a little vinegar to plenty of water, add the washed lotus root slices and soak for about 10 minutes.
5
Rinse off the lotus root slices under running water, and drain in a sieve.
6
Cut the carrot into quarters and slice into 2 mm thick.
7
Parboil the green onions in salted water, and cut into thirds.
8
Put the sesame oil, lotus root and carrot in a pan and cook over high heat.
9
Stir fry for about a minute, then add the dashi stock, soy sauce, sugar and mirin.
10
Stir fry as you simmer down the liquid.
11
Keep stirring until there liquid in the pan is almost gone.
12
Transfer to a bowl, and leave to cool.
13
Grind the sesame paste quickly in a grinding bowl.
14
Add the mayonnaise and mustard and mix.
15
Add the stir-fried vegetables from step 5 and boiled green beans.
16
Mix well and serve.

175

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams lotus root, 1/3 of a carrot, 50 grams green beans, 2 tsp sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Lotus Root and Sesame Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lotus Root and Sesame Salad

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