Nourishing Five Organs Dish
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Nourishing Five Organs Dish

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Nourishing Five Organs Dish

About This Recipe

This savory and nutritious stir-fry combines burdock, carrot, and lotus root for a delightful crunch and earthy flavor. Cooked in aromatic sesame oil with a hint of spice from dried chili peppers, this dish is elevated with a glossy soy sauce and sugar glaze, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory. The key to its vibrant texture? Quick stir-frying to retain crispness, followed by cooling to lock in flavors. Finished with a sprinkle of white sesame seeds, this healthy dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with fiber and antioxidants. Ideal as a side or light meal, it’s a delicious way to enjoy root vegetables with an Asian-inspired twist!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • burdock 150g
  • carrot 150g
  • lotus root 150g
The sauce & seasonings
  • sesame oil 3 tablespoons
  • dried chili peppers 2 pieces (deseeded and sliced)
  • soy sauce 2 tablespoons
  • sugar 1 tablespoon
  • white sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Cut the burdock and carrot into approximately 3 inches long and 0.3 inches wide, and cut the lotus root in half and then into 0.3 inches thick slices. Soak the burdock and lotus root in water to clean them (as they tend to turn black easily).
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Step 2
Step 2
Heat 3 tablespoons of sesame oil in a pan, add the deseeded and sliced dried chili peppers, carrot, burdock, and lotus root, and stir-fry them together.
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Step 3
Step 3
When the burdock becomes slightly transparent, turn off the heat, place the pan on a cold towel to cool down, and add soy sauce and sugar, then stir-fry.
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Step 4
Step 4
Once everything is well-coated with the sauce, turn the heat back on and stir-fry over high heat to dry the ingredients.
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Step 5
Step 5
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, spread it out to cool down, and sprinkle with white sesame seeds.
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Step 6
Step 6
A healthy dish is now ready.

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