HOW TO MAKE LOTUS ROOT AND BACON STIR FRY | Spicy and Addictive 🤤

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce offers a healthier option.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Rice vinegar mimics the sweetness of mirin.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: button mushrooms

💰Cheaper: cremini mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more affordable and widely available.

Peel the lotus root and slice the ends off.

Cut the lotus root into four long pieces and then into thin slices.

Slice the bacon into pieces.

Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat without adding oil, as the fat will render from the bacon.

Add the bacon to the pan and cook until the fat has rendered, about 1 minute.

Add the sliced lotus root to the pan and continue cooking for 1 minute.

Add 3 tablespoons of water to the pan and cover with a lid to steam for 2-3 minutes.

After 2 minutes, check that the water has cooked off and look for some browning on the lotus root.

Add 1 tablespoon of butter, garlic paste, and salt to taste to the pan once the water has evaporated.

Turn off the heat and add plenty of black pepper, mixing well to combine.

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