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 Fat 8g 40%
Polysaturated Fat 4g 28%
Monosaturated Fat 12g 75%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 16952mg 706%
Potassium 1030mg 29%
Protein 11g 22%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber 9g 39%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 2780IU 55%
Vitamin B6 1mg 65%
Vitamin C 65mg 109%
Calcium 375mg 37%
Iron 4mg 26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.