Stir Fry Lotus Root

Amazing Stir Fry Lotus Root is so easy to prepare, crunchy and tasty with bell pepper, garlic, ginger in a flavorful sauce. Delicious served with rice.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: stir fry lotus root

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 111kcal

Equipment

1 large skillet

Ingredients

Lotus Root

8 ounces lotus root (about 1 medium root)
1-2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
1/4 cup red bell pepper
2 green onions chopped extra for garnishing
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnishing (optional)

For Sauce

1/4 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons Bragg's liquid aminos tamari, or coconut aminos

Instructions

To Cook The Lotus Roots

Prepare the lotus roots. Wash the lotus root, trim the ends, and then peel. Cut it into thin, beautiful slices and set them aside in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes..
Prepare all the veggies, including bell pepper, garlic, ginger, and green onion, and set aside.
Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl: vegetable broth, maple syrup, and Bragg's Liquid Aminos. Set aside
Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the lotus root slices in a single layer and saute on each side until they turn a gorgeous golden brown; repeat until all slices are done. The sight of these golden brown slices is a feast for the eyes. Set them aside on a plate.
Add garlic, ginger, green onions, bell pepper, and saute until fragrant.
Stir in lotus root slices and prepared sauce and cook until the sauce is thickened. Add cayenne pepper and garnish with sesame seeds and the remaining green onion.

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