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Lotus Chips (Easy Lotus Root Chips)
Lotus chips are a super fun and easy alternative to homemade potato chips.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 (as a side)
Calories: 2559 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Asian , American
Ingredients
- 1 lb lotus root
- 5 cups neutral oil (or enough to reach about 4" up a pot)
- 1 tablespoon salt (or more, for seasoning)
- sour cream dip (optional)
Instructions
- Add the oil to a large pot and heat under medium-high heat. Cut a little piece of lotus root off and throw it in to check if it sizzles before frying.
- Peel the lotus root(s), and slice very finely on a mandolin or with a knife.
- Add the lotus slices to the hot oil with a slotted spoon very slowly and stir often until they are golden brown, about 4 minutes. Do this in batches to not overcrowd the pan. BE CAREFUL, there will be splattering.
- Remove the lotus chips to a wire rack for cooling and sprinkle some salt on them while still hot. Repeat with the rest of the lotus.
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Notes
- Most recipes tell you to let fried food cool on a paper towel, however cooling on a wire rack over a sheet pan is a much better method. The oil still has enough space to drip off the lotus root but won't get soggy at that bottom.
Nutrition Information
Calories
2559kcal
(128%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
280g
(431%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
79g
Monounsaturated Fat
177g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
1789mg
(75%)
Potassium
631mg
(18%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4(as a side)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2559
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2559kcal | 128% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 280g | 431% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 79g | 465% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 177g | 885% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1789mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 631mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.