Gochujang-Style Stuffed Lotus Root
A recipe from South Korea.
🇰🇷 South KoreavegetarianveganglutenFreedairyFree

Nutrition (per serving)
460Calories
22 gProtein
30 gCarbs
20 gFat
7 gSugar
1300 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 1 large Lotus root
- 2 tbsp Gochujang
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Ginger
- 1 tsp Garlic
- 1 tsp Korean chili flakes
- 1 tsp Black pepper
Method
- Heat sesame oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes, then add garlic and ginger and cook stirring occasionally until fragrant, 30 seconds.
- Add gochujang and cook stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and slightly darkened.
- Add soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar and black pepper, and cook stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Cut the lotus root into 1-inch pieces and add to the skillet, stirring to coat with the sauce.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the lotus root is tender and slightly caramelized.
- Stir in Korean chili flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Season with salt to taste and serve immediately.
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