Chinese
Chinese - Zhejiang Zhe Cuisine
Pork Stuffed Lotus Root
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 500g lotus root
- • 250g minced pork
- • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 2 slices ginger, minced
- • 2 spring onions, minced
- • 1 egg
- • 4 tbsp flour
- • 500ml frying oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Peel the lotus root and cut into 5mm rounds; cut a slit into each round to form a pocket.
2
Phase 2
Mix the pork with Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, ginger, and spring onions; stuff into the pockets.
3
Phase 3
Coat the stuffed slices in beaten egg and flour.
4
Phase 4
Deep-fry at 180C for 4 minutes until golden and crisp.
5
Phase 5
Drain and serve hot with salt and pepper.