Simmer Lotus Root with Meat Recipe

18 oz./500 g lotus root

9 oz./250 g ground pork

1 tbsp.vegetable oil

5-8 cups water

A: 1 tbsp.light soy sauce

1 tsp.Chinese rice wine, or dry sherry

1 tsp.salt, or to taste

1 tsp.white sugar

1 tsp.cornstarch

B: 1 tbsp.light soy sauce

1 tsp.Chinese rice wine, or dry sherry

1 tsp.salt, or to taste

1 tsp.white sugar

1 tsp.cornstarch

1. Rinse the lotus root through running water, remove any dirt or sand, then drain well, grate well with a grater.

2. In a bowl, combine the grated lotus root with seasoning A, drizzle 1 tbsp.vegetable oil, then mix well (P1).

P1

3. In a separate bowl, combine the ground pork with seasoning B and mix well, add the grated lotus root into the ground pork mixture and stir to mix well, let it marinate for 30 minutes (P2).

 
P2

4. Put a large pot of water on to boil, put on the basket, then put the bowl on it, steam for about 25 minutes, or until cooked.

5. Remove to a bowl and serve (P3).

 
P3