Kung Pao Lotus Root

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5.0

27 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    571 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Kung Pao Lotus Root

Well balanced Kung pao lotus root using famous Kung Pao sauce

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 400 g lotus root , peeled and cut into 1 cm thick pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves , sliced
  • 1 small thumb ginger , sliced
  • 1/2 cup of toasted or fried skinless peanuts
  • 4 scallions , white part and green part separated
  • 6-10 dried chili peppers , change the amount according how hot you wish it to be
  • 2 tbsp. cooking oil
  • 15-20 Whole Sichuan peppercorns

Kung Pao Sauce

  • 1/2 tbsp. dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp. water
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Instructions

  1. Peel and cut lotus root into small dice around 2-3 cm in diameter. Bring a large pot of water, add a small pinch of salt, and blanch the lotus root for 1 minute. Transfer out and drain.
  2. Prepare the kung pao sauce and all the other side ingredients.
  3. Heat oil in a wok and fry garlic, ginger, dried pepper, Sichuan peppercorn, and scallion sections over slow fire until aroma.
  4. Place cooked lotus root pieces in, fry for another minute.
  5. Pour in kung pao sauce, add peanuts. Continue frying to make sure the sauce is well coated on each of the cubes. Garnish chopped scallion sections. Mix well. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 571kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Monounsaturated Fat 19g Trans Fat 0.1g Sodium 1670mg (70%) Potassium 1538mg (44%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 641IU (13%) Vitamin C 94mg (104%) Calcium 160mg (16%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 571 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 571kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Monounsaturated Fat 19g 95%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Sodium 1670mg 70%
Potassium 1538mg 33%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 641IU 13%
Vitamin C 94mg 104%
Calcium 160mg 16%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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