Lotus Root Salad
Cold Dishes

Lotus Root Salad

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Lotus Root Salad

About This Recipe

This refreshing Sour and Spicy Cold Lotus Root is the perfect summer dish, combining crisp textures with bold flavors. Thinly sliced lotus root is blanched to perfection, ensuring a satisfying crunch, then tossed with aromatic scallions, ginger, and fiery dried chili peppers. A tangy-sweet marinade of sugar and white vinegar enhances the natural freshness of the lotus root, creating a vibrant balance of sour and spicy notes. Using a clay or non-reactive pot keeps the lotus root bright and appetizing, while a quick chill before serving makes it irresistibly cool and refreshing. Ideal as a zesty appetizer or side dish, this recipe is a delightful way to enjoy lotus root with a punch of flavor—simple, quick, and utterly delicious!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • lotus root 300g
The aromatics
  • dried chili peppers 2-3 pieces
  • scallions 1 bunch (约30g)
  • ginger 10g
The sauce & seasonings
  • sugar 1 tbsp
  • white vinegar 2 tbsp

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Step 1
Wash and peel the lotus root, then slice it into pieces with a thickness of about 0.5 cm.
2
Step 2
Boil water and blanch the lotus root. It’s best to use a clay pot or a non-reactive pot, as iron pots can cause the lotus root to turn black. Blanch the lotus root in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then remove it and cool it down in cold water to make it crispy.
3
Step 3
Cut the dried chili peppers, scallions, and ginger into thin strips and set them aside.
4
Step 4
Combine the lotus root and all the ingredients, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and an appropriate amount of white vinegar (the amount of sugar and vinegar can be adjusted according to personal taste), and marinate for a while before adding salt, monosodium glutamate, and other seasonings, and mix well.
5
Step 5
Finally, before serving, the dish can be refrigerated to make it more refreshing. It’s a great pleasure to eat this sour and spicy cold lotus root dish in the hot summer.

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