Today I will introduce you to “Sautéed Lotus Root with Miso Sauce”.
Have you ever tried Lotus root? Lotus root is high in vitamin C, potassium, fiber and polyphenol. It doesn’t have a particularly strong taste or aroma but the crunchy texture is amazing! Even if you simmer it 20 ~ 30 minutes, it should still have great texture. Since it has no strong taste as I said, it can be used for many types of dishes.
This miso sauce is versatile. You can use it for any sautéed dish. Very flavorful, not too sweet and not greasy. This may not be a typical sautéed dish that you have had before.
You can use any kind of dashi stock or broth for this recipe. I would like to introduce you to my favorite natural Dashi stock powder. It is called Kayanoya. I want you to try at some point because it is very delicious and healthy!!
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The ingredients (Servings 2)
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7 oz. Lotus Root
7 oz. Thin Sliced Meat (any kind)
2 small Green Bell Peppers
1 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
1 Tbsp. Organic Miso Paste
½ Tbsp. Sugar
1 Tbsp. Cooking Sake
2 Tbsp. Dashi Stock (any kind)
The ingredients have many substitutions.
If you don’t want to use alcohol in your dishes, you can use your favorite broth. The authentic dish uses pork as a meat but you can use beef, chicken, lamb, duck, or even fish. Even if you don’t use any meat, it is still very delicious!
The recipe is easy.
Stir-fry meat and vegetables. Steam for 10 minutes. Add the mixed miso sauce, sauté for 5 minutes.
Detailed and visual instructions can be found in the recipe PDF: Sauteed Lotus Root with Miso Sauce