Spicy Lotus Root Stir Fry
This spicy lotus root stir fry is one of the easiest vegetable dishes I love to make. It offers a fantastic combination of crisp, crunchy textures and spicy, garlicky flavors you simple can't resist. You can put this dish together in 15 mins, making it perfect for your dinner.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 5 cloves garlic peeled
- 4 red Thai chilis stems removed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 7 ounces lotus roots fresh or frozen
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Divide each lotus root slice into 4 pieces. Set aside.
- In a mortar, pound the garlic and chilis together until you get a coarse mix.
- Add oil to a pan over medium heat. Crack eggs into it and scramble. Once the eggs are cooked, transfer them from the pan to a dish. Do not turn off the heat.
- Add the garlic and chili mix to the pan and stir until fragrant.
- Add lotus roots and fry for 3-5 minutes, making sure they're all cooked.
- Add the scrambled eggs back in. Season with soy sauce. Stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 858mg | Potassium: 692mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg