How to Make Indian Lotus Root Fries Asian Cooking Recipe Cuisine

India Lotus Root Fries

This recipe was taken from centuries old cooking techniques and when possible applied modern cooking methods and/or ingredients.  It uses Asian cooking styles, Asian Spices, Asian Sauces and Asian Ingredients.  The style of cooking may have a slight alteration while still maintaining the dish's overall purpose.  In this blog we touch on recipes that may be predominant for the Chinese Cuisines.  We will also share recipes based upon country, or regions such as: Burma, Cambodia, Indian, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.  Some cuisines are considered South Asian, South East Asian, Central Asian and/or Middle Eastern and may not be strictly connected to a specific country or culture.

Recipe Makes for 6-8 Servings:

Corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil as needed

2 lotus roots, 1 to 2 pounds, peeled and cut into rounds

1 teaspoon pure chile powder, like ancho or New Mexico, or to taste, optional

1 teaspoon curry powder, or to taste, optional

Salt to taste

Directions:

Put at least 2 inches of oil in a saucepan or other deep vessel and heat over medium-high heat to about 350�F on a deep-frying thermometer.

Add a handful of lotus root pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain and repeat with the remaining lotus root.

Sprinkle with the seasoning(s) of your choice and serve immediately.

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For the adventurous palate, a great side dish that compliments this recipe is Jaew Bong.  Discover more about Jaew Bong, check out www.jaewbong.com.

Enjoy..

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