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Lotus Root Stir-Fry

Light Chinese-style crunchy side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Diet: Vegan
Keyword: Easy, Sides, Vegan
Servings: 2 people
Author: Shelly

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 large lotus root - peeled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cube of garlic ginger*
  • 1 small medium-hot chili - sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 scallions - green part only, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Fill a small pot with enough water to cover the lotus root, add vinegar and bring to a boil. Put the sliced lotus in the pot and cook for 2 minutes. Strain and set aside.
  • Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, and pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the boiled lotus root, soy sauce and salt. Stir-fry for 1 - 2 minutes and remove from the heat.
  • Transfer to a deep plate, garnish with scallion, and serve.

Notes

 
    • *Instead of the cube you can use 1 tablespoon of crushed garlic and 1 tablespoon grated ginger
    • Use any pepper you like or skip it altogether.
    • Add other vegetables such as carrots and snap peas, and even romaine lettuce.