Yeongeun-Jeonggwa - Korean Candied Lotus Root. Recipe

Name: Yeongeun-Jeonggwa - Korean Candied Lotus Root.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 160 ounces fresh lotus root (approx. 160z, whole or sliced); 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon apple juice; 4 cups water; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; Stir Fry Sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon apple juice; 1 teaspoon honey; Optional Ingredients; 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional); 1 finely chopped green onion (optional)

Servings: persons

160 ounces fresh lotus root (approx. 160z, whole or sliced)
1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon apple juice
4 cups water
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Stir Fry Sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon apple juice
1 teaspoon honey
Optional Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
1 finely chopped green onion (optional)

1
Preparing the Lotus: If using whole root- Wash and peel the root.
2
If using Whole- After boiling and cooling, carefully cut the root (root may be tough) into approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch slices.
3
Once you have prepared your lotus root, heat water to boiling, add lotus root, vinegar and apple juice, and boil for 20 minutes.
4
Prepare the stir fry sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, apple juice, and water. Mix until the brown sugar is mostly dissolved. Add the honey and mix well.
5
Cooking the finished dish: Heat the sesame oil in a round bottomed stir fry skillet over high heat. Add the lotus root and stir fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
6
Reduce heat to medium, add the stir fry sauce, and stir continuously until there is almost no liquid remaining in the skillet.
7
Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
8
Optionally, you may garnish each serving with a light sprinkling of chopped green onion and toasted sesame seed.
9
Serve as a snack or as one dish in a traditional Korean Ban chan array.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 160 ounces fresh lotus root (approx. 160z, whole or sliced), 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon apple juice, 4 cups water, and more.

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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Yeongeun-Jeonggwa - Korean Candied Lotus Root.

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