Lotus root

Lotus root

Overview

Lotus root is a common food in autumn and winter, and it has been a favorite food of people since ancient times. It is not only delicious, but also has high therapeutic effects. Winter lotus root is the most nourishing. Lotus root, which is available in winter, is very nutritious and has a particularly prominent tonic effect on the heart and spleen. It can also enter the kidneys, making it an ideal nutritional supplement for the elderly and weak. Winter lotus root is warm and nourishing in nature and difficult to digest. You can add some vinegar when cooking. But for people with hot and humid constitutions, it is not advisable to eat more. The joints of winter lotus roots are also treasures, don’t throw them away casually. The lotus root joints have a hemostatic effect. From the perspective of complementing the shape, putting lotus root joints into soup has certain therapeutic effects on some elderly people with joint discomfort.

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. Peel the lotus root and cut into cubes,

    Lotus root step 1
  2. Soak in white vinegar water for 10 minutes,

    Lotus root step 2
  3. Wash the green peppers and cut into cubes,

    Lotus root step 3
  4. Cut the lean pork into cubes, marinate with 1 teaspoon of cooking wine, 1 teaspoon of light soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon of salt for 10 minutes,

    Lotus root step 4
  5. Before frying, add 1 teaspoon of starch and 1 teaspoon of oil and mix well,

    Lotus root step 5
  6. Pour oil into the pot, heat over medium heat, add the diced meat and spread it out,

    Lotus root step 6
  7. Fry until it changes color and set aside,

    Lotus root step 7
  8. Pour oil into the pot, add chili and scallions and saute until fragrant, add diced lotus root and stir-fry,

    Lotus root step 8
  9. Add a little water and stir-fry until cooked,

    Lotus root step 9
  10. Add diced pork and stir-fry,

    Lotus root step 10
  11. Add light soy sauce and vinegar,

    Lotus root step 11
  12. Add diced green pepper, stir-fry,

    Lotus root step 12
  13. Fry until cooked, then add 1/2 teaspoon salt, stir-fry evenly,

    Lotus root step 13
  14. Turn off the heat and remove from the pan.

    Lotus root step 14