Seriously Asian: Lotus Root Recipe Recipe

Name: Seriously Asian: Lotus Root Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large section lotus root, about 5 to 7 ounces; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 20 sugar snap peas or snow peas, string removed; 5 stalks asparagus, cut into 1-inch segments; 2 stalks celery, cut into sections on a diagonal; 2 tablespoons Shao Xing rice wine or sake; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water; A few tablespoons of oil or lard, for stir-frying; 1 large section lotus root, about 5 to 7 ounces; 1 small daikon, about 10 ounces, cut into 1-inch segments; 6 cups dashi; 1/4 miso paste (white, red, brown, or a combination); Wakame seaweed and thinly sliced green onions, to garnish

Servings: persons

1 large section lotus root, about 5 to 7 ounces
1 tablespoon minced garlic
20 sugar snap peas or snow peas, string removed
5 stalks asparagus, cut into 1-inch segments
2 stalks celery, cut into sections on a diagonal
2 tablespoons Shao Xing rice wine or sake
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water
A few tablespoons of oil or lard, for stir-frying
1 large section lotus root, about 5 to 7 ounces
1 small daikon, about 10 ounces, cut into 1-inch segments
6 cups dashi
1/4 miso paste (white, red, brown, or a combination)
Wakame seaweed and thinly sliced green onions, to garnish

1
To prepare the lotus root: peel, then rinse under cold water. Slice the lotus root into 1/4-inch rounds. Rinse again, then set in a bowl with cold water and splash of vinegar to prevent discoloration.
2
Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
3
Add the sauce to the wok and stir-fry for thirty seconds, allowing the vegetables to absorb about half the liquid. Turn down the heat to medium low and add the cornstarch slurry, mixing constantly to prevent clumping. Let the sauce thicken for 20 or so seconds. Plate and serve immediately.
4
To prepare the lotus root: peel, then rinse under cold water. Slice the lotus root into 1/4-inch rounds. Rinse again, then set in a bowl with cold water and splash of vinegar to prevent discoloration.
5
Bring the dashi to a simmer in a soup pot. Add the daikon and lotus root the pot and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until both the daikon and lotus root are tender.
6
Add the miso paste to the pot and press it against the pot to evenly distribute the paste. Simmer for another 2 minutes, tasting for saltiness. Add more paste if needed. Garnish with wakame seaweed and thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large section lotus root, about 5 to 7 ounces, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 20 sugar snap peas or snow peas, string removed, 5 stalks asparagus, cut into 1-inch segments, and more.

Yes, Seriously Asian: Lotus Root Recipe falls under the Seafood 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.

Seriously Asian: Lotus Root Recipe

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