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Exclusive Cold Dressed Lotus Root

Exclusive Cold Dressed Lotus Root

Paper-thin lotus root slices are briefly boiled, cooled and coated in a sizzling garlic-chili dressing sharpened with vinegar, giving a crunchy, aromatic dish full of contrasting textures.

Instructions

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    Smash the garlic and chop it finely for later use.

  2. 2
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    Put minced garlic, salt, chicken essence, barbecue powder, and chili powder into the bowl.

  3. 3
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    Pour hot oil over it to bring out the aroma.

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    Add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and aged vinegar, mix well, and set aside.

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    Peel the lotus root and wash it clean.

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    After slicing the lotus root thinly, soak it in water.

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    Bring the water in the pot to a boil, then add the lotus root and boil for about 2 minutes.

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    Remove the cooked lotus root slices and rinse them in cold water.

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    Pour the dressing over.

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    Add the cilantro and mix well.

  11. 11
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    Finished product.

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    Finished product.

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    Finished product.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • lotus root
    to taste
  • Barbecue seasoning
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Coriander
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Chili powder
    to taste
  • Peanut oil
    to taste
  • light soy sauce
    to taste
  • Oyster sauce
    to taste
  • chicken essence
    to taste
  • Black vinegar
    to taste