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Stir Fried Lotus Root
Stir fried lotus root is a quick, easy Japanese side dish. Lotus root really absorbs the flavors you cook it with.
Course
Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine
Japanese
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Author
Robin Donovan
Ingredients
1
tablespoon
cooking oil
1
teaspoon
sesame oil
1
medium section lotus root
about 1 pound, peeled and sliced thin
3
tablespoons
dashi
broth, or water
1
tablespoon
sugar
1
tablespoon
soy sauce
Togirashi
for serving (optional)
Instructions
Heat the cooking oil and sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced lotus root and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown in places, about 5 minutes.
Add the broth or water and cook, stirring, for a few minutes, until most of the liquid evaporates.
Sprinkle the sugar over the lotus root slices and stir to incorporate.
Add the soy sauce and cook, stirring, until it is absorbed and the lotus root slices are nicely golden brown, about 1 minute more.
Serve hot, garnished with the sichimi togirashi, if using.