Sweet and Sour Sweet Potato and Lotus Root Recipe

Name: Sweet and Sour Sweet Potato and Lotus Root
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Japanese sweet potato; 10 cm Lotus root; 1 cut Chicken (thigh or breast); 1 Broccoli (optional); 150 ml *Water; 2 tbsp *Sake; 3 tbsp *Soy sauce; 2 tbsp *Mirin; 1 and 1/2 tablespoon *Sugar; 1 Katakuriko; 1 Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Chop sweet potatoes into thin slices and soak in water.
2
Repeat the same for the lotus root.
3
Coat the drained sweet potato and lotus root slices in katakuriko.
4
Let them sit a while until the katakuriko blends in.
5
Coat the drained sweet potato and lotus root slices in katakuriko.
6
Let them sit a while until the katakuriko blends in.
7
Deep fry the ingredients in oil heated to 160C.
8
Since they tend to stick, it's best to fry them a little at a time.
9
Allow them to cool down once deep fried.
10
Put all seasoning ingredients marked with a *into a frying pan and simmer.
11
Although it's already tasty at this stage, add sweet potatoes, lotus root, and chicken to the frying pan and coat in sauce.
12
Mix in broccoli to taste... then serve!

182

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Japanese sweet potato, 10 cm Lotus root, 1 cut Chicken (thigh or breast), 1 Broccoli (optional), and more.

Yes, Sweet and Sour Sweet Potato and Lotus Root falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Sweet and Sour Sweet Potato and Lotus Root

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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