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Hot and Sour Lotus Root Stems

Hot and Sour Lotus Root Stems

Tender young lotus stems are quickly stir-fried with vinegar, chilli and garlic, staying snappy and vividly sour. Crisp, pale and refreshing, the early-summer delicacy awakens the appetite with every crunchy, tangy bite.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Soak the lotus root sticks in clean water with a little white vinegar.

  2. 2
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    Wash a small piece of young ginger and set it aside.

  3. 3
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    Cut the lotus root stalks into rolling pieces, slice the ginger, and cut the chili peppers into sections for later use.

  4. 4
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    Heat the pan and add cold oil to lightly coat the pan.

  5. 5
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    Pour in the lotus root strips, ginger slices, and chili, stir-fry over high heat, add a little salt, white vinegar, and chopped green onions, and it's ready.

  6. 6
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    Plate the finished product.

  7. 7
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    Finished product image.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • lotus stem shoot
    300g
  • Pepper
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • young ginger
    1 piece
  • scallion
    a pinch

Seasonings

  • Dried chili
    1 piece
  • Edible oil
    to taste
  • Salt
    to taste
  • white vinegar
    to taste