Crispy Lotus Root Pepper Salt
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@thepeppercook
The perfect vegetarian dish – crispy lotus root with a spicy Szechuan salt seasoning and garlic and green onions topping.
2 people as a side dish
4 medium-sized fresh lotus roots, peeled (about 400g)
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 1/2 tablespoons corn or safflower oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
2 tablespoons rice powder
4 cloves garlic ( minced )
2 green onion stalks ( finely chopped )
1 green chili ( finely chopped )
For Szechuan Salt Pepper Seasoning::
2 tablespoons kosher or sea salt ( any coarse salt will do )
1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 1/2 tablespoons corn or safflower oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
2 tablespoons rice powder
4 cloves garlic ( minced )
2 green onion stalks ( finely chopped )
1 green chili ( finely chopped )
For Szechuan Salt Pepper Seasoning::
2 tablespoons kosher or sea salt ( any coarse salt will do )
1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns
Heat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
Slice lotus root into thin slices along the diagonal. Use only very fresh lotus root, so it does not dry out while roasting in the oven.
Combine...
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
524
Sodium
16952mg
706% DV
Fat
24g
37% DV
Protein
11g
22% DV
Carbs
35g
12% DV
Fiber
9g
39% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat8g40%
Polysaturated Fat4g28%
Monosaturated Fat12g75%
Cholesterol18mg6%
Sodium16952mg706%
Potassium1030mg29%
Protein11g22%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber9g39%
Sugar12g24%
Vitamin A2780IU55%
Vitamin B61mg65%
Vitamin C65mg109%
Calcium375mg37%
Iron4mg26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.