Lotus Root Slices
Cold Dishes

Lotus Root Slices

timer 15 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Lotus Root Slices

About This Recipe

This crispy and flavorful stir-fried lotus root recipe is a vibrant dish that combines tender lotus root slices with colorful peppers for a delightful texture and taste. The lotus root is thinly sliced and soaked to remove excess starch, ensuring a perfect crispness when stir-fried. Fresh green and red peppers add a mild heat and bright color, while a savory blend of soy sauce, rich bone broth, and umami-packed oyster sauce enhances the natural sweetness of the lotus root. Quick high-heat cooking locks in freshness, and a final simmer in bone broth infuses deep flavor. The result is a crunchy, aromatic, and slightly spicy dish that’s both nutritious and irresistible—perfect as a side or a light main course. Try this easy yet impressive recipe for a delicious taste of crisp-tender lotus root with a savory kick!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • lotus root 250g
The aromatics
  • green pepper 100g
  • red pepper 100g
The sauce & seasonings
  • bone broth 50ml
  • oyster sauce 2 tbsp

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Choose relatively tender lotus root, remove the nodes, use a fruit knife to scrape off the outer skin (or use a knife blade to lightly scrape off the surface), slice thinly, and soak in water to wash away excess starch.
2
Step 2
Cut the green and red peppers into small circles, wash and drain the lotus root slices for later use.
3
Step 3
Heat oil in a pot (preferably a stainless steel pot), add the lotus root slices and pepper circles, and stir-fry over high heat.
4
Step 4
After stir-frying out the juice, add soy sauce and continue stir-frying, then add a scoop of bone broth and simmer for a while.
5
Step 5
When the juice is almost dry, switch to high heat, season with salt, and stir-fry evenly with a large scoop of oyster sauce.

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