Cold Lotus Root Salad
Lotus root is the fleshy, jointed underground stem of the lotus plant, a member of the water lily family. It has a porous core, turns bright white when sliced, and has a delightfully crisp, crunchy texture when prepared as cold tossed lotus root slices.
Ingredients
Fresh lotus root
Half
Cilantro leaves (for garnish)
A pinch
Instructions
1
Step 1
Peel and wash the fresh lotus root.
2
Step 2
Cut into even thin slices.
3
Step 3
Bring water to a boil in a pot, then blanch the lotus root slices briefly (adjust the time based on your preferred texture).
4
Step 4
Remove and rinse in cold water, arrange the lotus root slices on a plate, and drizzle with the sauce.
5
Step 5
The cilantro I grew just sprouted (still very small), so use it for garnish.
6
Step 6
Spicy sauce.
7
Step 7
Garnish the finished dish with cilantro leaves—it looks instantly appetizing.
