LOTUS FLOWERS
These are lovely little fritters--sort of Chinese beignets--with a very mild flavor. Delicious served with a sweet, spicy dipping sauce.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 12-15 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel, devein and finely chop the shrimp.
- Finely chop water chestnuts and scallions.
- Mix together the shrimp, water chestnuts, scallions, rice wine, ginger and salt and pepper.
- Beat the egg white until stiff.
- Fold the egg white and the cornstarch into the shrimp mixture.
- Roll into balls the size of walnuts (wet hands will make this easier).
- Heat the oil in a wok (if you are using a fryer, heat to 350°F) and fry the balls a few at a time until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Drain on a paper towel covered rack and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.1, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 57.6, Sodium 63.1, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 8.2
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Autumn Thorn
[email protected]This recipe is a winner!
Elbaz Elhoucine
[email protected]I'm excited to try this recipe. It looks delicious!
Petson Lewis
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lotus root.
Duane Bignall
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe for my next dinner party.
Fuwa Xo
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great.
John Bradon
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort.
Minty
[email protected]I love the presentation of this dish. It's so beautiful and elegant.
Branden
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Sirwang Sk
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lotus root, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The flowers were crispy and the sauce was delicious.
Jakemaa Malik
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's unique, delicious, and sure to be a conversation starter.
Zaeem Ali
[email protected]The lotus flowers were a bit tricky to fold, but the end result was worth the effort.
Sherry Shelley
[email protected]I love how this recipe uses simple ingredients to create such a delicious and visually appealing dish.
Amy Tomlinson
[email protected]This recipe was an absolute delight! The lotus flowers turned out crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.