Lotus Root and Sweet Potato Salad with Pear Sauce

Name: Lotus Root and Sweet Potato Salad with Pear Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 four 1 cm slices Sweet potato (anno-imo); 1 four 1 cm slices Lotus root; 1 bunch Mizuna (cut into 2 or 3 cm long pieces); 30 grams Pear (diced into 2 or 3 mm chunks); 10 grams *Butter; 1 tsp *Mentsuyu; 1 tbsp *Mirin; 1 tbsp *Sake; 1/2 tsp *Miso; 1 Ichimi spice (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Combine all of the * ingredients to make the sauce, cut the other ingredients as described.
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan and cook the lotus root and sweet potatoes.
3
Steam over low heat with either a lid or aluminum foil.
4
Once cooked through, cook over high heat until browned.
5
Turn off the heat, then pour in the sauce and coat the vegetables.
6
Transfer the lotus root and sweet potatoes to a plate lined with mizuna.
7
Add the diced pear to the remaining sauce in the pan and simmer.
8
Like this, top with the pear sauce and enjoy.
9
If you prefer a spicier taste, sprinkle with ichimi spice.
10
Both hot and sweet, the mixture of flavors is exquisite.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 1 four 1 cm slices Sweet potato (anno-imo), 1 four 1 cm slices Lotus root, 1 bunch Mizuna (cut into 2 or 3 cm long pieces), 30 grams Pear (diced into 2 or 3 mm chunks), and more.

Yes, Lotus Root and Sweet Potato Salad with Pear Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!