Osechi Flower Vinegar-Pickled Lotus Root

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   Examine the lotus root checking if it meets this criteria.

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   Number 1: Use one that is round and doesn't have any indents.

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   Number 2: make sure the holes are evenly distributed!

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   You can easily peel using a vegetable peeler.

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   Wash the lotus root before peeling, and slice .

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   Place the slices into vinegar water.

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   This picture is the amount of vinegar water remaining after cutting, soaking, and draining.

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   Please use it as a guide.

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   My family uses 7~8 mm slices.

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    Using slices that are a bit thicker makes it easier to carve into flowers.

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    Cut out a triangle between the holes.

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    Like this.

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    Use the outer edge of the knife to round it out.

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    It is easy to stick a finger into the hole and adjust from there.

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    Boil 1 liter of water, add in 1 tablespoon vinegar, and bring to a boil, add in the lotus root and boil for about 2 minutes, and then drain in a sieve to cool.

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    Place into the vinegar after it has cooled, add in the red peppers, and you will be able to use this for half a day as-is.

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    If you make it on the 31st, then it will be okay New Years morning.

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    Pickle in the pomegranate vinegar to turn them a pretty pink color .

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    It's finished.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.