Braised Lotus Root

lotus rootbraised dish — Cutting thick increases cooking time.

50 min · 2 servings

Ingredients

lotus root, 300 g soy sauce, 45 ml Water, 350 ml sugar, 25 g Corn syrup, 20 g vinegar, 15 ml Sesame, 5 g

1 tablespoon = 15 ml; 1 teaspoon = 5 ml. A bowl of rice is a serving measure, not a standardized cup.

How to cook

Peel lotus root Skin or peel and slice into 5mm thickness.
Blanch vinegar in boiling water for 5 minutes and then rinse.
Put water, soy sauce, sugar, and lotus root in a pot and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes.
Add Corn syrup and simmer for 5 more minutes; sprinkle sesame seeds when glossy.

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