Vietnamese
Vietnamese - 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
- • 400g lotus root, peeled
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp honey
- • 2 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 tsp five-spice powder
- • 1 tbsp lime juice
- • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- • 1 spring onion, sliced
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Slice the lotus root into 1cm rounds and soak in acidulated water for 15 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Mix the fish sauce, honey, garlic, five-spice, black pepper, and oil.
3
Phase 3
Toss the lotus root slices in the marinade and rest for 30 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Thread the slices onto skewers.
5
Phase 5
Grill over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until charred and tender.
6
Phase 6
Brush with lime juice, scatter with spring onion, and serve.