Thai
Thai - Rice
Lotus Root Rice
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups jasmine rice, steamed
- • 200g lotus root, thinly sliced
- • 250g minced pork
- • 2 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 shallot, sliced
- • 1 tbsp soy sauce
- • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 1 bird's eye chili, sliced
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cook the rice; soak the lotus root slices in water with a little vinegar to keep them pale.
2
Phase 2
Fry the garlic and shallot in a wok until golden.
3
Phase 3
Add the minced pork and stir-fry, breaking it up until browned.
4
Phase 4
Add the lotus root, soy sauce, dark soy, sugar, and chili; toss over high heat until the root is crisp-tender.
5
Phase 5
Serve over steamed rice, topped with the sticky pork and lotus root.