Deep-fried lotus root sticks

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Wash and peel the lotus root.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Cut into strips about the thickness of your little finger.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Marinate with salt and thirteen-spice powder for about an hour.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Drain the liquid that comes out during marinating.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Add egg white.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Add starch.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Mix well.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Heat the oil (the oil temperature should be high) and add the lotus root sticks.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Deep-fry until golden brown and then remove from the oil.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Turn the heat to medium and fry again until crispy. Remove from the oil.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Finished product!