Hot and Sour Lotus Root Slices

Name: Hot and Sour Lotus Root Slices
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 300g Lotus root; Some chili; Some Sugar; 10g ginger; Some White vinegar; Some salt

by Sunny 99

4.8 (1)

Favorite

Difficulty

Easy

Time

10m

Serving

2

Sheng lotus root has the functions of eliminating blood stasis and clearing away heat, eliminating irritability and thirst, stopping bleeding, and eliminating phlegm. After being cooked, lotus root changes from cold to warm, and loses its ability to eliminate blood stasis and clearing away heat; instead, it has the effects of invigorating the spleen and appetizing, nourishing blood, nourishing deficiency, and replenishing the five internal organs, which is very suitable for the elderly. Lotus root can clear away heat and moisturize the lungs, cool blood and promote stagnation. The elderly often eat lotus root: it can adjust the appetite, nourish blood and nourish the marrow, soothe the nerves and invigorate the brain, and have the effect of prolonging life. Lotus root also regulates the heart, blood pressure, and improves peripheral blood circulation. The cold lotus root slices are hot and sour and refreshing, and it is a simple and quick health lettuce on the table in winter. "

Ingredients

300g Lotus Root
Some Chili
Some Sugar
10g Ginger
Some White Vinegar
Some Salt

Hot and Sour Lotus Root Slices

1. Peel the lotus root, wash it, and prepare the ingredients for later use.

2. Cut lotus root into thin slices, finely chop ginger, and chop chili into small pieces.

3. Boil the lotus root in a pot of boiling water for one minute.

4. Take out the cold water.

5. Drain the water, add the minced ginger and chili.

6. Put an appropriate amount of sugar, salt, and white vinegar in a bowl and mix well. (You can adjust the sweetness and sourness according to your preference)

7. Stir well and pour into the lotus root.

8. Add a few drops of sesame oil and stir well.

9. Finished picture. Sour and delicious~~~

10. Finished picture, simple and quick~~~

11. Finished picture, health preservation~~~

Tips:
After the lotus root is peeled, soak it in water to avoid oxidation and blackening. Pay attention to the time when blanching the water, just one minute, so as not to lose the crunchy taste.