Ingredients
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- 11 oz lotus root , peeled and soaked in water with vinegar
- cold water
- splash distilled white vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 1–2 tsp liquid sweetener of choice –maple syrup or agave, optional
- neutral oil for pan-frying
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- sesame seeds
- shichimi togarashi or chili oil
Instructions
- Peel the lotus root and slice it into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Soak the slices in cold water with a splash of white vinegar to prevent browning.
- Remove the slices from the water and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels.
Last Step:
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Ensure the lotus root is thoroughly dried to help achieve a crispy texture when frying.
Adjust the sweetness by varying the liquid sweetener or omitting it according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg