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Sweet and Spicy Lotus Root Fritters

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  • 60 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 3 large lotus roots
    • 1 cup cornstarch
    • 2 cups tempura flour
    • Enough oil for frying
    • 2 tbsp vinegar
    • 🧂 A pinch of salt
    • A handful of ice cubes

  • Sauce Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp gochujang
    • 1 tbsp chili powder
    • 3 tbsp corn syrup
    • 2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 🧄 1 tbsp minced garlic
    • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
    • 1 tbsp plum extract

STEPS

1

Wash the lotus roots thoroughly, removing dirt and peeling the skin.

2

Slice the lotus roots into thin pieces.

3

Boil water with vinegar and salt, then blanch the lotus root slices for 5 minutes.

4

Drain the blanched lotus roots and pat them dry.

5

Coat the lotus root slices evenly with cornstarch.

6

Prepare a tempura batter using tempura flour and cold water, adding ice cubes to keep it chilled.

7

Dip the lotus root slices in the tempura batter and fry them in hot oil until golden brown.

8

Mix the sauce ingredients in a pan, adding a little water, and simmer until thickened.

9

Add the fried lotus root slices to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.

10

Serve and enjoy your sweet and spicy lotus root fritters!

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

250

Calories

  • 5g
    Protein
  • 40g
    Carbs
  • 10g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Use fresh lotus roots for better texture and flavor.Keep the tempura batter cold to achieve maximum crispiness.Adjust the sauce sweetness and spiciness to suit your taste.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.