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[Seasonal Recipe] Lotus Roots for Braised Meat Pie with Konjac

Cooling the Heat and Quenching the Thirst, Time to Have Lotus Roots

  Lotus roots are one of the common vegetables in markets during summer. Though it is a bit hassle to clean the dust off the lotus roots, it is a must have seasonal food material in summer. It may look no big deal, but it is rich in vitamin C and iron, calcium as well as potassium. It is named “spirit roots” in Compendium of Materia Medica.
  The most common recipes for lotus roots are the cold dish with white vinegar or lotus- root stew, both are convenient for busy people. Now we try something different. We use other materials to make a superb yummy dish!

Lotus Roots for Braised Meat Pie with Konjac

  Slice the lotus roots, fill the minced meat in between the slices and simmer it over medium heat so the meat pie smells a slight fragrance of lotus roots and the lotus root slices are crunchy and flavored. It perfectly pairs with the minced pork juice, you may have several bowls of rice before you realize it.

Recipe and Photo Courtesy: IG @ilisa_liuCaption

Ingredients

  • Lotus Root    500g
  • Minced Meat   300g
  • 1 teaspoon of white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of shio koji
  • Konjac      100g
  • 2 tablespoons of Teriyaki Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons of water
  • Some flour
  • Directions

  • Step 1: Add shio koji and white pepper to season the minced meat, stir till it gets sticky.
  • Step 2: Peel and slice the lotus roots. Cover the slices with a thin layer of flour. Put the minced meat between two slices of lotus roots and press it to have them firm.
  • Step 3: Fry the meat pie with lotus roots till it turns brown, then add the konjac, Teriyaki Sauce and water.
  • Step 4: Put the lid on and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes before removing the meat pies to the plate and topping the sticky sauce before serving.