Crispy Stuffed Lotus Root Sandwiches
Lotus root is a traditional Asian ingredient which is delicious when stir-fried but can also be transformed into a modern Western dish.
EQUIPMENT (click pictures for details)
Ingredients
- 1 pc lotus root
- 300 gr minced pork
- 2 pcs chopped garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp chopped ginger
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- 1 tbsp chopped green chili
- 1 tbsp chopped red chili
- 2 tbsp chopped spring onion
- 30 gr crushed roasted hazelnuts or almonds
- 100 gr silken tofu
- White sesame seeds
- Sweet & sour sauce
- Dark soy and vinegar dipping sauce
Instructions
Prepare the lotus root
- Peel, wash and cut the lotus root into 3mm slices. Bring water to the boil with salt and boil the lotus root for 8-10 minutes. The lotus root must be cooked but still firm and crunchy.
- Pat dry the lotus slices, keep aside for later.
Prepare the stuffing mix
- Combine the minced pork with the ginger, coriander, chilis, spring onion, and hazelnuts. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the silken tofu and mix well to combine.
Prepare and cook the lotus root
- Divide the minced pork into patties.
- Place 1 pork patty between two slices of lotus root, then press well to equalize the minced pork to the edge of the lotus root.
- Coat the outside with the white sesame.
- Pan fry the ‘sandwich’ in vegetable oil over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the pork is cooked and the lotus root is crispy.
- Serve with both sauces.
Nutrition for 1 portion
Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 16gFat: 20gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
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