Spicy Lotus Root Stir Fry
This spicy lotus root stir fry is one of the easiest vegetable dishes I love to make. It offers a fantastic combination of crisp, crunchy textures and spicy, garlicky flavors you simple can't resist. You can put this dish together in 15 mins, making it perfect for your dinner.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 5 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 4 red Thai chilis (stems removed)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 7 ounces lotus roots (fresh or frozen)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- 1
Divide each lotus root slice into 4 pieces. Set aside.
- 2
In a mortar, pound the garlic and chilis together until you get a coarse mix.
- 3
Add oil to a pan over medium heat. Crack eggs into it and scramble. Once the eggs are cooked, transfer them from the pan to a dish. Do not turn off the heat.
- 4
Add the garlic and chili mix to the pan and stir until fragrant.
- 5
Add lotus roots and fry for 3-5 minutes, making sure they're all cooked.
- 6
Add the scrambled eggs back in. Season with soy sauce. Stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and serve immediately.