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Chinese Lotus Root Salad
A bright and delicious Chinese Lotus Salad that is vegan and gluten free!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 ounces lotus root, peeled and sliced ⅛ inch thick
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup water
- 1½ tablespoon plain rice vinegar
- 1 scallion, chopped
- ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
- More kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a wok or deep skillet (that you have a lid for) over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil, lotus root, salt and ½ teaspoon sugar and cook for 5 minutes, until lotus root has begun to soften.
- 2
Add water, stir and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 5 minutes – until the lotus root is tender but still yielding a crunch.
- 3
Drain and transfer lotus root to a mixing bowl. Add the remaining ½ teaspoon of sugar, plain rice vinegar, chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Add more salt if needed. Toss well and serve.