Crispy Stuffed Lotus Root

This is my first time buying ready-scrubbed lotus root.   Did not detect any strange-tasting flavour or smell so I guess it is good to eat.

Used some to make this Crispy Stuffed Lotus Root.

Learning: Next time, I will cut it down to ½  cm thick.   The batter is indeed very crispy.  

Adapted

What you need:

500g lotus root

300g minced pork

1 tbsp light soy sauce

½ tbsp oyster sauce

1 tbsp Shaoxing wine

½ tsp sesame oil

½ tsp 5 spice powder

1 egg

½ tbsp cornstarch

40g chives, chopped

Batter

50g plain flour

50g cornstarch

½ tsp salt

½ tsp white pepper powder

Sesame seeds

120ml beer

Method:

Wash the lotus root, and slice to ½ cm thin.

Combined all seasonings into the minced pork and mixed well.

Spread generously of pork onto the lotus root.  Sandwich it with another lotus root.  Firmly pressed to ensure it sticks.

Mix the ingredients for batter once the oil is heating up.

Dip the lotus root patties into the batter and immediately lower into the hot oil.

Fry until golden.

Enjoy