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Stir-Fried Lotus Root and Ground Meat with Oyster Sauce

Stir-Fried Lotus Root and Ground Meat with Oyster Sauce

Stir-Fried Lotus Root and Ground Meat with Oyster Sauce is a dish that combines elements of both Japanese and Chinese cuisines, offering a rich, satisfying depth of flavor. Enjoy the crunchy texture of lotus root, complemented by the distinct taste of oyster sauce.
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Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients
 
 

  • 5.3 oz lotus root
  • 1 green onion / scallion
  • 3.5 oz ground chicken thigh (ground pork or ground beef can be used)
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 Tbsp sake (for the ground meat)

Seasonings:

  • 1 tsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sake

Instructions
 

  • Peel lotus root and cut it into bite-sized pieces, approximately ⅕-inch (5 mm) thick. Soak the sliced lotus root in a bowl of water for 5 minutes to remove the astringency, then drain the excess moisture. Thinly slice green onion.
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  • Add ground chicken thigh to the pan and cook over medium heat. Sprinkle salt over the ground meat and sauté until it changes color. Once it has changed color, add sake.
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  • Add the lotus root to the pan and stir-fry. Once the lotus root is cooked through, add seasonings (oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sake), stirring until the flavors blend.
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  • Serve on a plate and sprinkle with the green onions.
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Notes

  • You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal
Author: Ryo Hikita (Umami Pot)
Cuisine: Japanese
Category: Chicken, Quick, Side Dishes, Vegetable
Keyword: ground chicken thigh, lotus root, oyster sauce
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