LOTUS ROOT WITH UMEBOSHI PLUM SAUCE
This Japanese-style salad is crisp and sweet-tart. The sliced lotus roots have a lacy shape and the dressing is magenta. The recipe comes from The Poetical Pursuit of Food, by Sonoko Kondo.
Provided by Nose5775
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash and peel the lotus root.
- Slice it into wheels about 1/8 inch thick.
- Bring a medium-sized pot of water to boil.
- Put the vinegar and lotus pieces in the water and simmer until the lotus becomes almost transparent, about 2 minutes.
- Drain and rinse under cold running water.
- Pat dry with paper towels.
- Chill.
- Remove the pits from the umeboshi plums.
- In a small bowl, mash the plums with a fork.
- Add soy sauce and sugar and combine thoroughly.
- Combine chilled lotus root and seasoned plum sauce and toss well to coat the lotus root evenly.
- Serve in small individual bowls.
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Sadeed Ullah
[email protected]I'm allergic to umeboshi plums, so I used a different type of plum sauce. It was still delicious!
Baublysm
[email protected]This recipe is not worth the effort. The lotus root is slimy and the umeboshi plum sauce is too sour.
Pasang Pasang
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the lotus root was still undercooked. I had to cook it for an extra 10 minutes.
Mr Abidul Islam
[email protected]This dish is a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some chili sauce or Sriracha next time.
Jerry Hullinger
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the lotus root and the umeboshi plum sauce.
Miracle Kingdom
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lotus root. I added some chopped carrots and celery to the sauce and it was delicious.
Xavier Villegas
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of umeboshi plums, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is not too tart and it complements the lotus root well.
Angel Stha
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The lotus root is cooked to perfection and the umeboshi plum sauce is divine.
John Shah
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook lotus root and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The umeboshi plum sauce is a great way to add flavor.
Thabo Kubeka
[email protected]This was my first time cooking lotus root and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Chulani Ishani
[email protected]I love this dish! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it.
Ebony Kelly
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lotus root is cooked perfectly and the umeboshi plum sauce is the perfect complement.
Telicia Chandler
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Francisco Guerra
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make, yet it's so delicious and elegant. I served it at a dinner party and everyone loved it.
Sailor Roberts
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lotus root, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is amazing and really brings out the flavor of the lotus root.
Md Rhem
[email protected]This dish was a delight! The lotus root was perfectly cooked, and the umeboshi plum sauce added a wonderful tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.