Used some to make this Crispy Stuffed Lotus Root.
Learning: Next time, I will cut it down to ½ cm thick. The batter is indeed very crispy.
Adapted
What you need:
500g lotus root300g minced pork1 tbsp light soy sauce½ tbsp oyster sauce1 tbsp Shaoxing wine½ tsp sesame oil½ tsp 5 spice powder1 egg½ tbsp cornstarch40g chives, chopped
Batter
50g plain flour50g cornstarch½ tsp salt½ tsp white pepper powderSesame seeds120ml beer
Method:
Wash the lotus root, and slice to ½ cm thin.
Combined all seasonings into the minced pork and mixed well.
Spread generously of pork onto the lotus root. Sandwich it with another lotus root. Firmly pressed to ensure it sticks.
Mix the ingredients for batter once the oil is heating up.
Dip the lotus root patties into the batter and immediately lower into the hot oil.
Fry until golden.
Enjoy
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