Crispy Lotus Ginger Recipe

This recipe is an easy, but impressive lotus dish. With the unique flavor of ginger root, crispy lotus ginger recipe can give you a refreshing change.

Pot, colander, 2 mixing bowls, plate.

1 lotus root (about 7 oz.), peeled

1-2 fresh ginger root, peeled

1 red hot pepper, finely chopped

4 lemon wedges

1 tbsp.light soy sauce

1-2 tbsps.rice vinegar

1 tbsp.sesame oil

Salt and MSG to taste

1. Rinse and drain the lotus root well, then slice according to P1.

P1

2. Cut ginger into small pieces (P2).

 
P2

3. Add all the seasonings in a small bowl for sauce, set aside for later use.

4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, blanch the lotus root slices for 30 seconds (P3), then drain well and rinse through running water to stop the cooking. Drain well and place to a mixing bowl, drizzle over the sauce lightly (P4).

 
P3

P4

 

5. Remove them to a serving plate, sprinkle with minced ginger root and chopped red hot peppers, garnish with lemon wedges, let refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before serving (P5).

 
P5

1. When blanching, for the sake of crispy, don't make it too long.