Lotus root salad: a refreshing summer delicacy.
On a hot summer day, there's nothing quite like a refreshing coleslaw. And cold lotus root, with its unique taste and nutritional value, has become a frequent guest on the summer table. Let's learn how to make this delicious dish.
1. Prepare materials.
Fresh lotus root.
One green and one red pepper.
Garlic cloves to taste. Light soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt, sesame oil.
Essence of chicken or monosodium glutamate (optional).
2. Handling materials.
1.Wash the lotus root, peel it and cut it into cubes. Blanch the diced lotus root in cold water, and add a small spoon of salt when blanching, which will make the lotus root more crisp and tender. After blanching, drain the lotus root and set aside.
2.Dice the green and red peppers and chop the garlic cloves.
3. Prepare the cold sauce.
1.In a bowl, pour light soy sauce and vinegar in a ratio of about 2:1, then add a teaspoon of sugar, salt and chicken essence (if using) and stir well.
2.Add a few drops of sesame oil, stir well again, and the cold sauce is ready.
Fourth, cold salad lotus root.
1.Pour the prepared cold sauce into the prepared lotus root and stir well so that the lotus root can fully absorb the flavor of the cold sauce.
2.Finally, sprinkle with diced green and red peppers and chopped garlic and stir again.
A refreshing and delicious cold salad with diced lotus root is ready. In the hot summer, whether it is accompanied by a bowl of white porridge or as a side meal, it is an excellent choice. Moreover, lotus root is rich in a variety of nutrients, such as vitamin C, dietary fiber, etc., which can not only satisfy the taste buds, but also meet the nutritional needs. Why not try making this delicious and healthy cold lotus salad on your next summer table?