Lotus rootA common ingredient in daily lifeingredientLotus root has a long history in China, with a slightly sweet taste, and can be eaten raw. There are many ways to prepare lotus root.Stir-friedlotus root slicesis one of the most common, stir-fried lotus root is simple to make, with good taste, and is a must-have dish on the dining table.

How to stir-fry lotus root slices

Ingredients needed

1 lotus rootFive-spice pork100 gramsonion1, rawginger1 teaspoonchicken broth1 teaspoonwhite sugarappropriate amount, 1 teaspoon of salt, ginger and garlic as needed.

Steps

1. Wash and prepare the ingredients.

2. Cut the lotus root into slices and soak it in water, cut the five-spice pork into slices, cut the onion into slices, and mince the ginger and garlic.

3. Heat the pot, add a small amount of oil to the pot, and stir-fry the meat slices.

4. Add onion and minced ginger and garlic to make fragrant, then addsoy sauce, white sugar, and salt to stir-fry.

5. After the meat slices are colored and seasoned, add lotus root slices and stir-fry until cooked, then add salt and chicken broth.

Instructions for stir-fried lotus root slices

Ingredients needed

Lotus root, sweetred bell peppergreen onions, salt

Steps

1. Wash all the ingredients, peel and slice the lotus root, cut the red bell pepper into small pieces, and chop the green onions.

2. Soak the sliced lotus root in water for a while, then drain.

3. Heat oil in a pot, add lotus root slices, stir-fry over high heat until the lotus root turns color.

4. Add red bell pepper, add appropriate amount of salt, stir-fry until fragrant, turn off the heat, and sprinkle with green onions.

Tips

1. The step of soaking the lotus root cannot be skipped, otherwise the lotus root slices will not be white.

2. If your lotus root slices are very thin, try to drain them as much as possible before stir-frying.

3. If you like, you can addvinegar.

How to make lotus root slices taste good

Ingredients needed

Lotus root, garlic, red bell pepper, Sichuan peppercorns,white vinegarsalt, chicken broth, sugar

Steps

1. Wash the lotus root, remove the root, slice it, and blanch it in boiling water for 30 seconds, then quickly cool it in ice water.

2. Mince the garlic, slice the red bell pepper, and prepare Sichuan peppercorns.

3. Heat the pot, add oil, add Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, and red bell pepper, and stir-fry over low heat until fragrant, then pour in appropriate amount of white vinegar, add sugar, salt, chicken broth, and turn off the heat.

4. Pour the marinated sauce onto the drained lotus root slices and mix well. This is a delicious and spicy lotus root.

How to deal with lotus root slices turning black

1. Cut the tender lotus root into thin slices, stir-fry in a pot, turn it over a few times, and add an appropriate amount of salt andMSGto immediately take it out.This will make the lotus root slices white and crispy.

2. After cutting the lotus root slices, soak them in water, which can wash away the stickiness and prevent discoloration.

3. If the lotus root slices turn black when stir-fried, add a small amount of water while stir-frying, which not only makes the lotus root slices easy to stir-fry, but also makes them white and tender.

4. After cutting the lotus root into slices, place them in a bowl, add water to the bowl, and then add a little white vinegar and soak for a few minutes before taking them out.

How to select lotus root

1,Lotus rootThe outer skin color should be slightly yellow, if it turns black or has an odor, it cannot be used.

2. You can cut a small section of the lotus root in half to see the size of the air holes in the middle of the lotus root. The lotus root with larger air holes is more juicy.

3. When buying lotus root, pay attention to whether there are obvious injuries. If there are obvious injuries, it is best not to buy it.

4. The number of lotus root nodules does not affect the quality, when selecting, try to choose lotus root nodules that are thicker and shorter, which will make the lotus root mature and have a better taste.

5. The lotus root should be plump and with smooth skin, do not choose lotus root with uneven skin, such lotus root will not be crispy when eaten.