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Sweet And Pungent Lotus Root With Pork

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This Chinese side-dish features Lotus root 3 tablespoon Water, Pork butt 1 tablespoon Thin soy sauce, Fresh ginger root 2 tablespoon White vinegar, Peanut oil Cornstarch paste, Sugar. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 199.5
Description
This Chinese side-dish features Lotus root 3 tablespoon Water, Pork butt 1 tablespoon Thin soy sauce, Fresh ginger root 2 tablespoon White vinegar, Peanut oil Cornstarch paste, Sugar. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 lbs Lotus root
  • 3 tablespoons Water
  • 1/2 lbs Pork butt
  • 1 tablespoons Thin soy sauce
  • 2 slices Fresh ginger root
  • 2 tablespoons White vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons Peanut oil Cornstarch paste
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
Directions
  1. 1
    Place pork & ginger in boiling water: simmer for 30 minutes.
  2. 2
    Immediately transfer pork to bowl of iced water to cool for another 30 minutes.
  3. 3
    Slice pork with the grain in 2" strips.
  4. 4
    Wash & peel fresh lotus root.
  5. 5
    Slice crosswise into 1/4" pieces.
  6. 6
    Blanch for 10 minutes in same water used for pork; drain in cold water.
  7. 7
    Arrange lotus root in circle of overlapping slices on round serving plate; mound pork in center.
  8. 8
    Cover & reserve.
  9. 9
    In wok or saucepan, heat oil to medium hot.
  10. 10
    Add sugar, water, soy sauce & vinegar.
  11. 11
    Stir until sugar is dissolved, then add cornstarch paste to make light sauce.
  12. 12
    Cook briefly.
  13. 13
    Pour sauce over lotus root & pork.
  14. 14
    Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  15. 15
    Serve slightly warm

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 199.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.7g18%
Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
Cholesterol 45.4mg16%
Sodium 35.3mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 7.5g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 7.5g
Protein 15.3g31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: boiling, butt, chinese, cornstarch, fresh, ginger, lotus, oil, paste, peanut, pork, pungent, root, sauce, side-dish, simmering, soy, stir frying, sugar, sweet
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