Fried Lotus Root with Curry Twist (Japanese Renkon Recipe)
Serves 4
5 mins prep
10 mins cook
15 mins total
Enjoy this Fried Lotus Root recipe's delightful fusion of crunchiness and flavor! Whether or not you're familiar with lotus root, this easy and delicious appetizer will indeed become a favorite!
Batter
Slice lotus root: Peel the lotus root, slice it, and cut it into half rounds.
Soak lotus root: Soak the lotus root for 5 minutes, drain completely, and dry them with a paper towel.
Make the batter: Add the batter ingredients to a bowl and blend well.
Deep-fry: Pour oil into a frying pan and warm it up. Dip the lotus root slices in the batter, put them in the pan, and deep-fry until slightly browned (2 to 3 minutes).
Deep-fry: Flip them over and cook for one more minute. Place them on a cooling rack to drip excess oil.
Serve: Serve the fried lotus root along with your favorite dipping sauce.