Lotus cabbage, also known as lotus root, is a nutritious and crisp vegetable. Cold salad is one of the common practices of lotus dishes, which is easy to learn, refreshing and appetizingBelow we will introduce in detail the preparation of cold salad lotus vegetables.
First of all, we need to prepare the following ingredients: lotus cabbage, garlic, red pepper, vinegar, light soy sauce, sugar, salt, sesame oil.
Next is the detailed steps of cold salad lotus vegetables:
1.Wash the lotus cabbage, peel it and cut it into thin slices. Cut lotus vegetables need to be blanched quickly in boiling water to maintain their crisp and tender texture. The blanching time should not be too long, generally one or two minutes. When blanching, you can add some white vinegar to the water, which can make the lotus vegetables whiter.
2.Chop the garlic into minced garlic and cut the small red pepper into pieces for later use.
3.Remove the blanched lotus cabbage, rinse it with cold water, drain and set aside.
4.Put the minced garlic and red pepper into a bowl, add vinegar, light soy sauce, sugar, salt and sesame oil and stir well to make a sauce. The flavor of this sauce should be mainly hot and sour, and the amount of seasoning can be adjusted according to personal taste.
5.Put the drained lotus vegetables in a bowl, pour the sauce over the lotus vegetables, stir well with chopsticks and serve.
In addition to the above basic practices, you can also add some other seasonings or ingredients according to your personal taste. For example, you can add some chopped shallots or sesame seeds to increase the taste and nutritional value; You can also add some chili oil or pepper oil according to personal taste to increase the spicy and numbing taste.
In addition, there are some tips to pay attention to:
1.The thickness of the slices will affect the taste and cooking time, and generally speaking, the thickness of about 2-3 mm is more appropriate. If the cut is too thick, you need to extend the blanching time, otherwise the lotus vegetables will be too stiff; If you cut it too thinly, it will be easy to cook and affect the taste.
2.When blanching lotus vegetables, you can add some salt and white vinegar to the water, which can make the lotus vegetables more flavorful. At the same time, the blanched lotus vegetables should be rinsed with cold water to maintain their crisp and tender taste.
3.The flavor of the sauce should be mainly hot and sour, but the amount of seasoning can also be adjusted according to personal taste. If you like spicy, you can add more red pepper or chili oil; If you like a sour taste, you can add more vinegar or lemon juice.
4.It is best to use fresh and tender lotus root tips for cold salad, so that the taste is more crisp and tender. If you choose an older lotus root, you need to extend the blanching time to make it softer and more delicious.
5.It is best to mix and eat cold lotus vegetables freshly, and do not leave them for too long, so as not to affect the taste and nutritional value. If it needs to be preserved, it can be refrigerated in the refrigerator, but it is best to eat it within a day.
In short, it is a refreshing and appetizing home-cooked dish, and by mastering some basic practices and skills, we can easily make a crispy and sour and spicy taste at home. Whether it's served as an appetizer or a side dish, cold salad is a great choice. I hope that everyone can continue to explore and innovate in practice to make more delicious and delicious home-cooked dishes.
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