Crispy Lotus Root Chips With Sweet And Sour Sauce

Crispy Lotus Root Chips with Sweet and Sour Sauce is a delightful Shandong Cuisine snack that combines the unique texture of lotus root with a tangy and sweet sauce. It's a perfect appetizer or party snack that will impress your guests with its crispy and flavorful taste.

Vegan Gluten Free Appetizer Shandong Lotus Root Snack Shandong Cuisine
Crispy Lotus Root Chips With Sweet And Sour Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 large lotus root, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Rinse the lotus root slices in cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a bowl, mix the cornstarch and salt. Dredge the lotus root slices in the cornstarch mixture, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the lotus root slices until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  5. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
  6. Serve the crispy lotus root chips with the sweet and sour sauce for dipping.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
3g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Frying pan Bowl Saucepan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Paper towels

Serving suggestions

Serve the crispy lotus root chips with sweet and sour sauce as an appetizer or snack.

Tips & tricks

Make sure to slice the lotus root thinly for a crispy texture, and adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce to your preference.

Cost

$8