Sweet and sour lotus root slices
By RaoulHackett
This dish draws on the method of sweet and sour tenderloin, but for health reasons, the frying step is omitted. Sweet and sour appetizers, crisp and refreshing, very suitable for summer consumption. Because lotus root has a good effect in eliminating blood stasis, there is a saying among the people that "newly picked tender lotus root is better than the imperial doctor." Lotus root is not only rich in nutrients, but also easy to digest. It has the effects of nourishing blood, stopping bleeding, regulating the middle and appetizing appetite. It is an ideal nutritional product for the elderly and the weak. Because of its cool nature, consumption in summer can clear away heat and cool off.
Recipe Recommendations
- fresh lotus root 300g
- red dates appropriate amount
- sugar two tablespoons
- white vinegar appropriate amount
- sweet and sour
- flavoring
- ten minutes
- simple
Steps for Sweet and sour lotus root slices
1
Peel the lotus root and cut it into slices.
2
Soak the cut lotus root slices in water and drop a few drops of vinegar.
3
Add sugar and vinegar with appropriate amount of water to make sweet and sour juice.
4
Wash seedless red dates for later use.
5
Blanch lotus roots in boiling water and remove them.
6
Pour the sweet and sour juice into the pan and boil.
7
Add lotus roots and red dates.
8
Stir fry over high heat until the soup becomes thick and serve.Sweet and sour lotus root slices Make Tips
Add a few drops of vinegar to the water used to soak the lotus roots, so that the lotus roots can remain as white as jade and will not change color.