Lotus root has become a familiar ingredient to us because of the benefits it brings. Dishes made from lotus root are not only delicious but also very nutritious. Here are 4 ways to prepare lotus root so your family’s menu doesn’t get boring, let’s go cooking to make this stir-fried dish right away.
1. Stir-fried Lotus Root with Beef
Preparation
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Lotus Root with Beef For 2 people
Beef 150 g Lotus root 1 piece Chili 1 piece Ginger 1 piece Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (salt/ pepper/ sugar)
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- You should choose pieces of beef that have bright red meat, interspersed with a lot of white fat and marbling, as these pieces will be tastier and more tender when cooked.
- You can also check the freshness of the meat by pressing it with your finger; if the meat is good, when you pull your finger away, it won’t stick, and the meat should be elastic and slightly firm.
- You should not buy pieces that are dark or pale green, which feel slimy when touched and have an unpleasant smell.
Stir-fried Lotus Root with Beef
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Prepare the ingredients
The beef should be sliced thinly, mixed with soy sauce, sugar, pepper, cooking oil, and spices for 3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
For the lotus root, wash it thoroughly, slice it thinly, blanch it in boiling water, and then drain. The fresh chili should be sliced, and the fresh ginger should be minced.
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Stir-fry the beef and lotus root
Pour oil into a hot pan, stir-fry the beef for 2 minutes, then remove it.
Next, add the lotus root along with the chili and ginger to the pan and stir-fry for about 3 minutes before adding the beef back in.
Finally, season with salt, cooking oil, and other spices and stir-fry until cooked, then turn off the heat.
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Final product
Once the dish is finished, serve it on a plate and enjoy with hot rice for a rich and delicious flavor.
2. Stir-fried Lotus Root with Vegetables
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-Fried Lotus Root with Vegetables Serves 2 people
Fresh lotus root 300 gr Vegetarian pork sausage 100 gr Carrot 1 piece Yellow bell pepper 1/2 piece Green bell pepper 1/2 piece Red bell pepper 1/2 piece Green onion 1 stalk Tapioca starch 1 tablespoon Five spice powder 1/4 teaspoon Soy sauce 3 tablespoons Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon Common spices a little (salt/ pepper/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- You should choose those with a moderate size, elongated shape towards the tail, smooth skin, firm to the touch, and slightly hard.
- Select carrots that have a bright, deep orange color, with fresh green tops firmly attached to the body.
- Do not choose carrots with wilted tops, bruised bodies, slimy parts, or dark spots, and if pressed, feel soft.
- Avoid choosing overly large carrots. The leaves and stems at the base and shoulder of the carrot are thick because these are older carrots, which will have more fibers and fewer nutrients.
How to choose fresh and delicious bell peppers
- Delicious bell peppers have a shiny, smooth, thick skin, still have the stem tightly attached to the body, and have bright colors.
- Choose firm peppers; do not buy soft, mushy bell peppers with blemishes, dull skin, or cracks.
- There are two types of bell peppers: male and female. If the bottom of the bell pepper has 4 bumps, it’s female; if it has 3 bumps, it’s male. Female bell peppers are usually used for eating raw, while male bell peppers are used for cooking dishes.
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Information about vegetarian cha lua
You can find vegetarian cha lua at vegetarian food stores or you can make vegetarian cha lua at home following the instructions from Dien May XANH.
How to cook Stir-fried lotus root with vegetables
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Prepare the ingredients
First, cut off the hard ends of the lotus root and gently peel off the thin outer skin. Soak the lotus root in cold water for a while, then use water to rinse the holes in the lotus root to clean off the dirt.
Tip: You can soak the lotus root in rice washing water to clean and whiten it more effectively.Next, you slice the lotus root about 1/2 finger thick and continue to cut it in half, then soak all the lotus root in water.
The carrot is peeled and washed clean, then shaped into flowers and sliced thin.
The red and yellow bell peppers are washed clean, de-seeded, and then cut into small cubes.
The green onion is washed clean, cut into sections, and the leaves are chopped finely.
As for the vegetarian pork sausage, you cut it into thin triangle pieces.
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Prepare the sauce
To prepare the sauce, mix 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of five-spice powder, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and 5 tablespoons of water, then dissolve it.
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Final product
So we have completed the extremely nutritious stir-fried lotus root with vegetables dish.
Stir-fried lotus root with vegetables has a crunchy, light taste of lotus root combined with other vegetables, providing you and your family with a refreshing dish that helps to dispel the heat of the summer days.
3. Stir-fried lotus root with peanuts
Preparation
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Lotus Root with Peanuts Serves 2 people
Lotus root 400 gr Peanuts 150 g Garlic 1 bulb (2 cloves) Ginger 1/2 bulb Green onions 2 stems Chili 2 fruits Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Vinegar 1/2 tablespoon Cornstarch 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 5 tablespoons Sesame oil 2 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (sugar/ salt/ pepper)
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How to Make Stir-fried Lotus Root with Peanuts
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Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the lotus root, peel it, and cut it into 1cm thick slices. Mince the garlic and ginger separately, and roast the peanuts until cooked and cooled.
Then, heat the cooking oil in a pan, and fry the lotus root for about 1-2 minutes until it becomes soft and slightly golden on the edges, then remove it.
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Stir-fry the Seasonings
Take the minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry them in a pan with 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, dried chili, pepper, and the white part of the chopped green onions until fragrant.
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Stir-fried lotus root
You add the lotus root to stir-fry, seasoning with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon of white sugar, stirring well for about 1-2 minutes.
Next, you mix cornstarch with water and pour it into the pan, cooking until the sauce thickens. After that, add the peanuts to the pan and stir for about 3 minutes.
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Finished product
When the lotus is cooked, you place the dish on a plate, then chop some green onions, sprinkle a little pepper on the stir-fried lotus root, and enjoy with white rice.
4. Spicy stir-fried lotus root
Preparation
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Spicy stir-fried lotus root For 2 people
Lotus root 450 gr Garlic 1 bulb (2 cloves) Dried chili 3 pieces Satay 3 tablespoons White sesame 1/2 teaspoon Sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Black vinegar 2 teaspoons White sugar 1 tablespoon
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How to prepare Spicy Lotus Root Stir-fry
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying the lotus root, peel it, slice it thinly for easy eating, and wash it several times to remove the latex. You can wash it with salt water and then drain. You can also soak it in vinegar to keep it white and crunchy. Chop the garlic and dried chili into small pieces.
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Stir-fry the lotus root
Heat a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it up, then add the garlic and dried chili to sauté until fragrant. After that, add the lotus root and stir well. Add soy sauce, black vinegar, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water into the pan, stir well for about 4-5 minutes.
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Complete the dish
Add oil, chili, satay, sesame oil, and salt, stir well once more, then turn off the heat. You can also add pepper if you like, adjust the seasoning to suit your family’s taste.
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Final product
Serve the spicy lotus root on a plate and enjoy it with white rice or as a snack or appetizer, it is very delicious.
How to choose delicious lotus root
- You should choose lotus roots that have medium-sized, short segments, with long gaps between the segments. This type of lotus root will be partially ripe and have a delicious flavor.
- Good lotus roots will be plump, with no bumps or dents on the surface, usually have a yellow color, and no strange smell.
- Do not buy lotus roots with overly white skin, as they have been soaked in chemicals.
These are some ways to prepare 4 dishes of stir-fried lotus root that TasteVN sends to you. Delicious, flavorful stir-fried lotus root is a suggestion for your family’s main dish tonight! What are you waiting for? Get into the kitchen and show your skills now. Wish you success.
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