Stir Fried Lotus Root
Alice Sun•Aug 1, 2023
Thank God we’re finally normalizing sensitive tummies!
Meal prepping for MY sensitive stomach has truly been a life-changing practice, since I can’t really get by with just eating most ready made foods from fast food spots or the grocery.
These are the 3 meal prep ideas I’ve been making a lot recently for their hydrating properties and high fiber content, inspired by the Japanese appetizers I’d have a ton of during my recent trip to Tokyo and Kyoto. They also are uniquely formulated for moisturizing the gut, using Chinese medicinal cooking practices.
So without further ado, here are the 3 dishes and how to make them!
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Instructions
Slice up the lotus root (1) into thin pieces cross wise, so you they look like little disks
In a pan, add 1 tbsp of oil and toss in the root pieces, frying them until they’re getting lightly golden brown
Combine the mirin (1 Tbsp), sake (1 Tbsp), and sugar (1 Tbsp) and mix until the sugar has dissolved, then add to the pan with the lotus root
Cook until the sauce has reduced and the lotus roots are golden brown