Stir Fried Lotus Root in Garlic Sauce
Stir Fried Lotus Root in Garlic Sauce features crunchy lotus root tossed in a tangy garlic sauce. Healthy, nutritious, and incredibly delicious. Ready in only about 15 minutes!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups thinly sliced lotus root
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 - 3 garlic cloves (minced)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the sauce by combining soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, dark soy sauce and brown sugar.
- 2
In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water. Stir well to remove any clumps.
- 3
Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium high heat. Add lotus root slices and stir-fry until slightly brown; about 2 minutes.
- 4
Add garlic to the wok and stir-fry until aromatic; about 20 seconds.
- 5
Stir in the sauce, toss to coat the lotus root slices.
- 6
Drizzle in the cornstarch mixture. It should thicken immediately. Give it a quick stir, then turn off the heat.
- 7
Transfer the dish to a serving plate, then garnish with scallions and red chili.