Lotus Root Meat Sandwich
Underneath the beautiful lotus flower, there is a tasty root that is not yet very well known in European households. However, it is very common in East Asian dishes being appreciated for centuries. It has a wide range of health benefits owing to its rich nutritional composition, and some of t
he benefits include its ability to improve digestion, reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, prevent various forms of cancer, balance mood and relieve depression, increase the blood circulation, and maintain proper enzymatic activity in the body.
Here is my favorite lotus root dish which I make often, whenever I have a chance to go to a Chinese supermarket and grab a fresh one of those wonderful vegetables.
how to
Leave the sliced lotus root in a cold water for while preparing the filling.- In a mixing bowl, put all your filling ingredients and mix well until they are well combined.
- Dry the lotus root slices.
Take about a large spoonful of filling and place it on a sliced lotus root and spread. Place an another piece of lotus root on top and press until the filling are almost coming out of each holes.- Coat it and seal with cornstarch all around.
- In a heated pan under medium heat, add some oil and fry the lotus root both side until golden brown. It should take about 3 to 4 minutes both side.
- Once browned, add the sauce ingredients in the pan and simmer for about 10 minutes under low heat. Due to the cornstarch, the sauce will be thick so be careful not to burn it.
- Done!
