Simmered Lotus Root and Beans (With an Easy-to-Reme

Name: Simmered Lotus Root and Beans (With an Easy-to-Remember Ratio of Ingredients)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 grams Lotus root; 100 grams Mixed beans (or just soy beans); 100 grams Shirataki (konnyaku noodles); 1 the above ingredients should total around 300 grams. If you are short of any of the above ingredients, substitute with carrots or any other veggie.; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Sake; 1 tbsp Mirin; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Vinegar; 1 tbsp Sesame seeds; 1 tbsp Chirimen-jako (semi-dried baby sardines); 1 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 Red chili pepper

Servings: persons

100 grams Lotus root
100 grams Mixed beans (or just soy beans)
100 grams Shirataki (konnyaku noodles)
1 the above ingredients should total around 300 grams. If you are short of any of the above ingredients, substitute with carrots or any other veggie.
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Sake
1 tbsp Mirin
1 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Vinegar
1 tbsp Sesame seeds
1 tbsp Chirimen-jako (semi-dried baby sardines)
1 tbsp Vegetable oil
1 Red chili pepper

1
Peel the skin off the lotus root and cut into quarters, then slice thinly and soak in vinegar diluted with water.
2
Measure out the amount of mixed beans.
3
Work salt into the shirataki with your hands and then rinse with water.
4
Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl.
5
Remove the seeds from the red chili pepper and cut into thirds.
6
Put the cut shirataki into a frying pan and dry roast to remove all moisture (you should be able to hear a crackling sound).
7
Add vegetable oil, and once evenly heated, add the chili pepper.
8
Stir-fry the lotus root and mixed beans, and once the lotus root becomes translucent, stir in half of the combined ingredients, and when evenly mixed add the rest.
9
Finally, add sesame seeds and the chirimen-jako and simmer.
10
Then, it's ready to serve.
11
By just adding 1 teaspoon of gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste), the spice turns it into a more refined dish for adults, and you'll have no problems working up an appetite.

122

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 grams Lotus root, 100 grams Mixed beans (or just soy beans), 100 grams Shirataki (konnyaku noodles), 1 the above ingredients should total around 300 grams. If you are short of any of the above ingredients, substitute with carrots or any other veggie., and more.

Yes, Simmered Lotus Root and Beans (With an Easy-to-Remember Ratio of Ingredients) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Simmered Lotus Root and Beans (With an Easy-to-Remember Ratio of Ingredients)

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Variations & substitutions

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