Super easy pan-fried stuffed lotus roots with minced pork filling and a spicy dip.

Lotus root(莲藕) is a popular root ingredient in China. It is actually the steam of the plant with a crunchy texture. You may hear of the name of the lotus flower. To me, lotus flower is one of the most beautiful flowers in the world. Lotus usually grows in mud (in lakes or rivers). Originally natural lotus root is in mature in the fall. But now it is available around the year in China. Classic cooking ways of lotus root include stir-frying, deep-frying and soup. Lotus root soup has been an indispensable soup dish to a classic Hubei style Spring Festival meal.

Tips for buying lotus root

As the lotus root sunk in the mud, it is extremely important to purchase ones with the unbroken ends. Otherwise there might be sand inside the holes.

Tips for preparing

Cut the two hard ends off and then peel the skin off. Then cut into slices or dices.

Ingredients

• 1 stem lotus root, skin removed and sliced
• 1/2 cup minced pork or shrimp
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon whisked egg
• 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
• dash of pepper
• oil for pan-frying
• salt and pepper for garnishing
• chopped green onion for garnishing

dip

• 1 tablespoon Chinese red oil
• 1/8 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/8 teaspoon chopped green onion

Instructions

1. Cut the lotus root into slices and then soak in clean water.
2. Marinate minced pork or shrimp with salt, egg, light soy sauce and pepper.
3. Place around 1 teaspoon filling in the center of one lotus root slice, and the cover with another one.
4. Brush some oil in a pan and fry all lotus root slices until slightly brown and soft. Turn over to cook the other side too.
5. Garnish some salt, pepper and green onion and serve with dip.

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Stuffed Lotus Roots—Pan-fried Version

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

easy stuffed lotus root-can be filled pork or shrimp

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: Lotus Root

Servings: 2

Calories: 411 kcal

Author: Elaine

Ingredients

• 1 stem lotus root , skin removed and sliced
• 1/2 cup minced pork or shrimp
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp. whisked egg
• 1 tsp. light soy sauce
• dash of pepper
• oil for pan-frying
• salt and pepper for garnishing
• chopped green onion for garnishing

dip

• 1 tbsp. Chinese red oil
• 1/8 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp. light soy sauce
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 1/8 tsp. chopped green onion

Instructions

1. Cut the lotus root into slices and then soak in clean water.
2. Marinate minced pork or shrimp with salt, egg, light soy sauce and pepper.
3. Place around 1 teaspoon filling in the center of one lotus root slice, and the cover with another one.
4. Brush some oil in a pan and fry all lotus root slices until slightly brown and soft. Turn over to cook the other side too.
5. Garnish some salt, pepper and green onion and serve with dip.

Nutrition Facts

Stuffed Lotus Roots—Pan-fried Version

Amount Per Serving

Calories 411 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27g 42%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Cholesterol 67mg 22%

Sodium 2591mg 108%

Potassium 995mg 28%

Total Carbohydrates 27g 9%

Dietary Fiber 7g 28%

Protein 15g 30%

Vitamin A 1.8%

Vitamin C 85.5%

Calcium 7.5%

Iron 14.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.