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    Stir-fried Lotus Root with Green Onions

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    I had never tried or heard of this vegetable until I met my husband, who is of Chinese descent. He grew up eating this quite regularly. The stir-fried lotus root with green onions is a classic Chinese stir-fry vegan dish that will make an excellent addition to your dinner table.

    Stir-fried Lotus Root with Green Onions: This classic Chinese stir fry dish makes for an excellent vegan side dish at your dinner table | aheadofthyme.com

    The lotus root vegetable is starchy vegetable similar to a potatoes. It is very popular in China and other Asian countries but is still not that popular in the West. I cannot find this vegetable at any of the big chain grocery stores. The only place that I have been able to pick up some is at a Chinese supermarket.

    This vegetable has a wide range of health benefits. The Chinese believe that it is of high medicinal value. It is high in fibre, vitamins and minerals. 100 grams of this bad boy contains 73% of your daily vitamin C requirement! The lotus root aids in stimulating blood circulation, promotes mental clarity and mood, regulates blood pressure, aids in digestion and promotes heart health.

    Stir-fried Lotus Root with Green Onions: This classic Chinese stir fry dish makes for an excellent vegan side dish at your dinner table | aheadofthyme.com

    To prepare this vegetable for a stir-fry, you need to peel it like a potato using a potato peeler. Then rinse under cold water and into thin slices, about ⅛ " thick. Raw lotus roots will start to change colour and darken very quickly. To prevent this natural process, put the slices in water with a splash of vinegar or peel and prepare the vegetable just before you are about to fry it.

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    Stir-fried Lotus Root with Green Onions


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    • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 5-6 side servings
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    Stir-fried Lotus Root with Green Onions is a classic Chinese stir fry dish that makes for an excellent vegan side dish at your dinner table.


    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
    • 3 lotus roots, peeled and cut into thin slices
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup water
    • ¼ cup green onions, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in a large frying pan. Saute garlic and ginger until fragrant.
    2. Add sliced lotus roots and salt. Pan-fry over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
    3. Add water. Continue to fry for 5-8 minutes depending on your preference (less time = more crunchy)
    4. Add green onions and sesame oil and fry for one more minute.
    5. Optional: sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve.
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Cook Time: 5 mins
    • Category: Entree
    • Cuisine: Chinese

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    1. Tracy says

      March 03, 2023 at 5:39 am

      I have just brought a load of lotus root to make soup although I've never tried it before. I am a little impatient and looked for a quick recipe for lotus root and came across this one. I found it to be delicious and surprisingly filling ( I halved the recipe for a small root) definitely going on my regular menu. ( also forgot to take pics as i was eager to try it lol)

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