Name: Crispy garlic Lotus stem recipe by sangeeta khanna at BetterButter
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 large lotus stems about 300 gm; corn flour 3 tbsp; salt and pepper to taste; minced garlic 1 tsp; finely chopped green onions 2 tbsp; finely sliced Thai bird chillies 1 tsp; minced ginger 1 tsp; Chinese five spice powder 1/4 tsp; vegetable oil to deep fry

ABOUT Crispy garlic Lotus stem RECIPE

Thinly sliced lotus stem made into crisp garlicky fries suitable for appetisers

Ingredients Serving: 4

2 large lotus stems about 300 gm
corn flour 3 tbsp
salt and pepper to taste
minced garlic 1 tsp
finely chopped green onions 2 tbsp
finely sliced Thai bird chillies 1 tsp
minced ginger 1 tsp
Chinese five spice powder 1/4 tsp
vegetable oil to deep fry

Instructions

Clean, peel and slice lotus stems thinly and immediately dust with a mix of corn flour and salt and pepper. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the coated lotus stem slices on high heat. Fry in convenient sized batches and drain on tissue paper.
Meanwhile heat 2 tsp oil in a separate pan, fry the garlic, chilli and ginger briefly, take the pan off heat and add five spice powder and chopped green onions.
Drain the fried lotus stem and immediately toss with the garlic mix, toss and serve at once.

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