Stir Fried Lotus Root with Sesame and Green Onions

Delight your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of Stir Fried Lotus Root with Sesame and Green Onions—a quick and easy side dish that combines crunchy lotus root slices, fragrant sesame oil, and the zesty kick of scallions. This recipe highlights the unique texture of lotus root, blanched to preserve its signature crispness, then stir-fried to golden perfection with garlic and a savory-sweet soy sauce blend enhanced by rice vinegar and honey. Finished with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil and a sprinkling of sesame seeds, this dish is both visually stunning and incredibly flavorful. Perfect as a side or light main, it’s a healthy, gluten-free option that’s ready in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or impressive entertaining. Serve it warm or at room temperature for an irresistible combination of freshness and umami.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Lotus root
• 3 stalks Green onions (scallions)
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon Cooking oil (neutral, like vegetable or canola)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 500 milliliters Water
• 10 pieces Ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Peel the lotus root and slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds. If the rounds are too large, you can cut them into halves or quarters for smaller, bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Immediately place the sliced lotus root into a bowl of cold water to prevent discoloration.

Step 3

Bring 500 milliliters of water to a boil in a medium pot. Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Blanch the lotus root slices for 2-3 minutes until they are just tender but still crisp.

Step 4

Prepare a large bowl filled with water and ice cubes. Drain the lotus root from the boiling water and quickly transfer it to the ice bath to cool and maintain the crunchy texture. Once cooled, drain and set aside.

Step 5

Finely chop the green onions, separating the white parts from the green tops. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and ground black pepper. Set this sauce mixture aside.

Step 7

Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and the white parts of the green onions. Stir fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 8

Add the blanched lotus root slices to the skillet. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until they are lightly golden and heated through.

Step 9

Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the lotus root and stir well to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly reduce.

Step 10

Drizzle the sesame oil over the lotus root, toss to combine, and remove from heat.

Step 11

Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with the green tops of the chopped green onions and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature as a side or light main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1326.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	804.6

Total Fat 56.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.8g
Cholesterol 8mg	0%
Sodium 2724.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.7g	0%
Total Sugars 8.2g
Protein 10.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 232.6mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 1600.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.9%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 35.2%