Lotus Pond Stir Fry

Lotus Pond Stir Fry

This vibrant and crisp stir-fry combines the earthy flavors of lotus root and wood ear mushrooms with the sweetness of snap peas and carrots for a deliciously balanced dish. Thinly sliced lotus root is soaked in vinegar water to retain its crunch, while each vegetable is blanched to perfection before being stir-fried with fragrant scallions. A light drizzle of soy sauce enhances the natural flavors, and a touch of sugar and chicken essence adds depth. The final cornstarch slurry gives the dish a glossy finish, making every bite irresistible. Perfect as a healthy side or a light main, this stir-fry is packed with texture and umami—ideal for those who love fresh, wholesome ingredients cooked to crisp-tender perfection.

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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lotus root
200g
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carrots
100g

The aromatics

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wood ear mushrooms
50g
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snap peas
150g
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scallions
2 stalks

The sauce & seasonings

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white vinegar
1 tbsp
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salt
2 tsp
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vegetable oil
2 tbsp
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light soy sauce
1 tbsp
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chicken essence
to taste
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sugar
1/2 tsp
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cornstarch
1 tbsp
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water
1/2 cup

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Peel and wash the lotus root, slice it thinly, and soak it in cold water with a tablespoon of white vinegar for 10 minutes to prevent discoloration.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Soak the wood ear mushrooms in cold water, remove the strings and heads of the snap peas, wash them clean, and slice the carrots into diamond-shaped pieces.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Boil water in a pot, add a tablespoon of salt and a tablespoon of oil, and blanch the snap peas, lotus root, wood ear mushrooms, and carrots for different lengths of time according to their respective requirements.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Rinse the blanched ingredients with cold water to make them crisper.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Heat a wok with cold oil, add chopped scallions and stir-fry until fragrant, then add all the ingredients except carrots and stir-fry for a while.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add the carrots, pour in a tablespoon of light soy sauce (not too much), and stir-fry.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Before serving, sprinkle a suitable amount of salt, chicken essence, and sugar, stir-fry evenly, and thicken with a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with half a bowl of water.

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