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    Stuffed Lotus Roots—Pan-fried Version

    Last Modified: October 8, 2018 by Elaine| Leave a Comment

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

    Stuffed lotus root

    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.

    Stuffed lotus root

    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.

    lotus root

    Tips for preparing

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

    Stuffed lotus root

    Ingredients

    • 1 stem lotus root, skin removed and sliced
    • ½ 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
    • ⅛ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
    • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • ⅛ teaspoon chopped green onion

    Instructions

    1. Cut the lotus root into slices and then soak in clean water.Stuffed lotus root
    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.Stuffed lotus rootStuffed lotus root
    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.Stuffed lotus root
    5. Garnish some salt, pepper and green onion and serve with dip.

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    Stuffed Lotus Roots—Pan-fried Version

    Elaine
    easy stuffed lotus root-can be filled pork or shrimp
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 2
    Calories 411 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 stem lotus root , skin removed and sliced
    • ½ 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
    • ⅛ tsp. toasted sesame seeds
    • 1 tbsp. light soy sauce
    • 1 tsp. sesame oil
    • ⅛ tsp. chopped green onion

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the lotus root into slices and then soak in clean water.
    • Marinate minced pork or shrimp with salt, egg, light soy sauce and pepper.
    • Place around 1 teaspoon filling in the center of one lotus root slice, and the cover with another one.
    • 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.
    • Garnish some salt, pepper and green onion and serve with dip.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 15gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 2591mgPotassium: 995mgFiber: 7gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 70.5mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2.5mg
    Keyword Lotus Root
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    Stuffed lotus root

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