Food
HEALTHY RECIPE
Sichuan Lotus Root By Xuan Warm up as the cold season approaches, with this fiery lotus root recipe from modern Vietnamese restaurant Xuan.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Easy
TIME
10 minutes
INGREDIENTS • 1 lotus root
TIP: Pair with quinoa and steamed greens for a complete plantbased meal option.
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• 5g garlic • 5g ginger • 5g chilli sauce (or use finely chopped dried red chillies or chilli oil) • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
INSTRUCTIONS: • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorn oil • 1 tsp chilli oil for garnish (optional) • Roasted white sesame seeds or spring onion for garnish(optional)
1. Peel the skin and thinly slice the lotus root. 2. Blanch and set aside. 3. Stir fry garlic, ginger and chilli in a pan to make a sauce. 4. Toss the lotus root with this sauce. 5. Top the dish with a drizzle of chilli oil and sprinkle with roasted white sesame seeds or spring onion.
