Lotus Root Salad with Fragrant Sesame

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   Cut the lotus root into 3 mm or so thick slices, and put in a bowl of water with a little vinegar added to get rid of any bitterness.

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   In the meantime, finely shred the carrot and sprinkle with salt.

3. 3

   When the carrot has wilted, squeeze out very well.

4. 4

   Shred the cucumber, and cut the ham up into 5 mm wide strips.

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   Toaste the sesame seeds in a dry pan.

6. 6

   Grind up the sesame seeds well.

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   This makes the flavor very mild.

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   If you don't have a suribachi (Japanese grinding bowl) you can just crush the sesame seeds with your fingers.

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   Boil some water in a pan and quickly blanch the lotus roots for about 5 seconds.

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    Drain immediately and drain very well.

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    Mix the lotus root, chopped up ingredients and the in a bowl, and it's done!

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    It's best if you mix the solid ingredients together first, then add the seasoning ingredients.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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