Delicious dish: Stir-fried lotus root with sour and spicy sauce, crispy and refreshing, perfect for the first day of autumn.
Delicious dish: Early-season lotus root is crispy, sweet, and nutritious, combined with a refreshing sourness and mild spiciness to create an appealing stir-fry dish that is both delicious and healthy during the changing seasons.
Early-season lotus root is one of the characteristic ingredients of autumn, famous for its crunchy texture, naturally sweet taste, and abundant nutritional content. Not only is it rich in vitamin C, vitamin B, fiber, and minerals such as potassium, calcium, and iron, but lotus root is also highly valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine for its ability to clear heat, moisturize, and nourish the spleen, helping the body combat dryness and fatigue during the transitional seasons.
When transformed into a spicy and sour stir-fried lotus root dish, the characteristic crispness and sweetness of the lotus root blend with the refreshing sourness and a hint of warm spiciness from the chili peppers, creating a perfect balance between mild and spicy flavors. This dish not only stimulates the taste buds and makes meals more appealing but also helps cleanse the body and boost immunity, making it ideal for the whole family to enjoy in the early autumn weather.
Ingredient:
- 1 young lotus root
- 1/2 carrot
- 1 handful of celery
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce
- 3 cloves of minced garlic
- Cooking oil, seasoning powder, spices
- a little balsamic vinegar
Making:
Preparation:
Peel the lotus root, slice it into strips, and soak it in a mixture of salt and vinegar to keep it white. Peel the carrots and slice them into strips. Wash the celery and cut it into pieces.
Stir-fry vegetables:
Sauté the garlic in hot oil, then add the chili paste and stir until fragrant. Add the celery and carrots and stir-fry for a few minutes, then add the lotus root and stir well.
Season:
Pour in balsamic vinegar, season with seasoning powder and other spices to taste. Stir-fry quickly until crispy, then turn off the heat.
Finished product:
This stir-fried lotus root with sweet and sour sauce is visually appealing, has a delicate aroma, and the crisp sweetness of the lotus root and carrots blends perfectly with the right amount of sourness and spiciness. It's incredibly delicious when served with hot rice.
