Braised Lotus Root, This Was the Secret Behind the Top-Selling Side Dish at the Store

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water with 1T salt to a boil, add the rinsed pre-cooked lotus root, cover, and simmer on medium-low for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Rinse the boiled lotus root in cold water to cool, then drain in a strainer.

3. 3

   Heat 2T cooking oil in a pan, add the lotus root and stir-fry for 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add 400ml water, 5T dark soy sauce, 5T corn syrup, 2T mirin, and 0.5T red pepper powder, and simmer on medium heat until almost all moisture evaporates.

5. 5

   Reduce to low heat, add 1T sugar and stir-fry thoroughly, then drizzle with 1T sesame oil and sprinkle sesame seeds and toss to finish.