Thai
Thai - Grilled Dishes
Grilled Lotus Root
Chef's Menu Description
Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.
Ingredients
- • 300g lotus root, peeled and sliced 1 cm thick
- • 250g pork belly, sliced thin
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp honey
- • 2 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 tsp black pepper
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer lotus root slices in salted water for 3 minutes, then drain well.
2
Phase 2
Whisk fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and black pepper with the oil.
3
Phase 3
Thread alternating lotus root slices and pork belly onto skewers, brushing each layer with marinade.
4
Phase 4
Grill over medium coals for 8-10 minutes, turning and basting until caramelised.
5
Phase 5
Serve with a lime-chili dipping sauce and steamed rice.