Complete recipe of Ou Yuan Zi

Lotus root is a plant that grows in water. It can be eaten. Eating more lotus root can supplement many nutrients needed by the human body and can also play a role in strengthening the body. There are many ways to cook lotus root, and each method produces a different taste. Currently, the most common way is to cut the lotus root into slices and marinate it or use it for hot pot. Below I will introduce to you a complete method of making lotus root balls.

Ingredients

Recipe calories: 2366.5 (kcal)

Ingredients

Lotus root 750g

Chives

Methods/Steps

1. Wash and peel the lotus root, and grate it into thin strips using a grater.

2. Wash and peel the lotus root, and grate it into thin strips using a grater.

3. Pour minced ginger and chopped green onion into the lotus root shreds, add appropriate amount of salt, a little pepper, starch and flour, mix well, and beat in one direction with your hands to make a fine and uniform lotus root paste.

4. Gently knead the lotus root paste, roll it into lotus root balls with your hands, and place them on a non-stick plate (some people with high skills can directly squeeze the lotus root paste with their tiger's mouth, scoop it out with a small spoon and fry it in oil, but the shape I scooped out was not good-looking every time, so I had to roll it first and then fry it).

5. Put a lot of oil in the pan and heat it to about 60% hot. Add the lotus root balls and fry them over medium-low heat. Don't rush to stir them. Turn them over with chopsticks when they are almost fried and set, otherwise they will break easily. Fry until the dumplings are slightly yellow and no longer stick to the four sides, then use a colander to remove them from the oil.

6. Turn the heat to maximum and fry the lotus root balls again in the oil pan for about a minute. When the outer shell of the balls is browned, turn off the heat and remove from the oil.

7. Finished picture of fried lotus root balls.

Note:

The lotus root balls need to be shaped after flour is added. If there is too much flour, the balls will feel like lumps and will not be soft. If there is too little flour, they will not be able to be shaped, so the amount of flour must be controlled well. There is no need for complicated seasoning, simplicity can highlight the fresh and sweet taste of lotus root itself.