Receta Deep Fried Stuffed Lotus Root
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Prepare Filling and let it cold slightly.
- Peel lotus root and cut in 1/8-inch slices.
- Spread filling proportionately over one slice; then cover, sandwich-style, with a second slice. Repeat till done.
- Beat egg together with water; then blend in flour and salt to make a batter. Dip lotus root "sandwiches" in batter to coat. Let dry a few min; then dip in batter again.
- Heat oil; add in "sandwiches" a few at a time, and deep-fry till golden brown.
- Drain on paper toweling and serve. VARIATIONS:
- In step 2, cut the lotus root in 1/4-inch slices; then cut each slice in half, but not clear through. Stuff the filling between the still-joined halves; then press the edges together.
- In step 4, make the batter with 2 Large eggs, beaten; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch and 2 Tbsp. flour. FILLING FOR LOTUS ROOT:
- Mince or possibly grind pork. Chop onion. Mince ginger root.
- Heat oil. Add in onion and stir-fry a few times till translucent/soft. Add in pork; stir-fry till it loses its pinkness (about 2 min).
- Remove pan from heat. Stir in soy sauce, salt and chopped ginger root to blend. VARIATION: Reduce pork to 1/2 c.. In step 3, add in, along with the other ingredients, 1 c. tightly packed spinach, parboiled and minced fine.