Stir-Fried Lotus Root
Crunchy lotus root tossed with garlic and a light glaze.
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- 400 g Lotus root
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 Scallions
- 1 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil
- ½ tsp Sugar
Method
- Peel and thinly slice the lotus root, then soak the slices in cold water to keep them crisp and pale.
- Mince the garlic and thinly slice the scallions.
- Heat the neutral oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry the garlic until fragrant, then add the drained lotus root and stir-fry until crisp-tender.
- Add the light soy, rice vinegar, and sugar and toss quickly to glaze.
- Scatter the scallions over the top and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.
About Stir-Fried Lotus Root
Stir-fried lotus root is a dish that eats as much for texture as for flavor, celebrating the vegetable's remarkable crunch. Cut crosswise, lotus root reveals its lacy pattern of hollow channels, and thin slices stay firm and snappy even after cooking — closer to water chestnut than potato. Soaking the peeled slices in cold water before they hit the wok is a small but real step: it rinses away surface starch and keeps them pale and crisp rather than dull and gummy.
In the wok, garlic is bloomed first, then the drained lotus root is stir-fried hot and fast so it stays crisp-tender, and a quick glaze of light soy, rice vinegar, and a little sugar is tossed through at the end. The vinegar keeps the whole thing bright and clean, playing against the mild, faintly sweet root, while scallions add a fresh finish. Light and vegan, it's a refreshing counterpoint to heavier dishes and a good introduction to an ingredient many cooks pass over, best served alongside rice as part of a spread.
Equipment: wok.
Stir-Fried Lotus Root: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Stir-Fried Lotus Root?
One serving of Stir-Fried Lotus Root has about 166 calories, with 4g of protein, 23g of carbs, 8g of fat and 5g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.
Is Stir-Fried Lotus Root gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Light soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How many servings does Stir-Fried Lotus Root make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.