Kinpira Renkon - Stir Fried Lotus Root
As much as this dish is traditionally Chinese, it is also a Japanese delicacy which is called Kinpira Renkon.
EQUIPMENT (click pictures for details)
Ingredients
- 2 pcs sliced lotus roots
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- ¾ tsp corn starch
- 1 ½ tbsp water
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 2-3 pcs minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp sliced spring onions
- 1 tbsp sliced red long chili
Instructions
- Whisk the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, dark soy sauce and brown sugar together. In a separate small bowl, mix the corn starch with water.
- Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium high heat. Add the lotus root slices and stir-fry until slightly coloured before adding garlic and chili and stir-fry further until aromatic.
- Add the sauce, and toss to coat the lotus root slices.
- Drizzle the corn starch into the mixture until the sauce thickens. This will happen very quickly. Give it a quick stir, then turn off the heat.
- Transfer the dish to a serving plate and garnish with spring onions.
Nutrition for 1 portion
Calories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSodium: 839mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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