Sweet and Sour Lotus Root Patties
Tender lotus root patties made with a mixture of minced meat, tofu, and vegetables, served in a sweet and sour sauce.
Story
These savory lotus root patties combine the crunch of lotus root with juicy meat and crumbled tofu, bound together with lotus root starch for a delicate texture. Pan-fried until golden, they are finished with a classic sweet and sour glaze.
Ingredients
Lotus root
as needed
Green onion
as needed
Carrot
as needed
Minced meat
as needed
Tofu
as needed
Salt
to taste
Light soy sauce
to taste
Thirteen-spice powder
to taste
Oyster sauce
as needed
Lotus root starch
as needed
Instructions
1
Prepare the ingredients
Finely chop the lotus root, green onion, and carrot. Cut the meat into minced pieces.
2
Mix the filling
Place the chopped lotus root and minced meat in a bowl. Add the crumbled tofu.
3
Season the mixture
Add salt, light soy sauce, thirteen-spice powder, and oyster sauce. Stir well to combine.
4
Bind the patties
Add lotus root starch and mix thoroughly until evenly combined. If lotus root starch is unavailable, cornstarch can be used as a substitute.
5
Shape and cook
Shape the mixture into patties. Pan-fry until golden brown and cooked through, then coat with sweet and sour sauce.
