Renkon no Kinpira (Japanese Lotus Root Stir Fry)

Servings: 2

Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb lotus stem (about 6″, thinly sliced into wheels)
• 1 small carrot (sliced crosswise and halved)
• Spices
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sake
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame seed
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp vinegar

Method

1. Mix 3 cups water and 1 tsp vinegar in a bowl, then marinate renkon (lotus stem) for 3-4 min
2. Mix spices (soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar) in a small bowl
3. Heat sesame oil in a frying pan and stir-fry renkon and carrots for 3 minutes
4. Add mixed spices and stir for 2 min over low heat
5. Sprinkle sesame on top and serve!