Sauced Lotus Root Slices
A flavorful Zhejiang dish with a delicate sweet-and-sour taste.
Ingredients
tender lotus root
400 g
white sugar
1.5 tbsp
aromatic vinegar
1 tbsp
soy sauce
1 tbsp
minced ginger
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Trim the ends of the lotus root, peel and wash it, cut it lengthwise into halves, then slice crosswise into thin pieces and set aside.
2
Step 2
Heat a wok over high heat, add oil and heat until hot, stir-fry the minced ginger a few times, add the lotus root slices and continue stir-frying until cooked through, then add the soy sauce, white sugar and a splash of boiling water. Once the sugar has dissolved, drizzle in the aromatic vinegar, toss well to combine, and serve.
