Garlic Lotus Root Shrimp

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Prepare the ingredients

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Peel the lotus root, slice it, and place it on a plate.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Pour an appropriate amount of water into a pot, place the lotus root in a steamer rack, and once the water boils, reduce the heat to low.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   While steaming the lotus root, peel and mince the garlic, and wash and chop the scallions.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Remove the shrimp's vein, whiskers, and legs, and wash them clean.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Prepare a sauce by adding soy sauce, sugar, and a pinch of salt to a bowl and stirring well.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Pour an appropriate amount of vegetable oil into a wok and heat it until it's about 70% hot. Then add minced garlic.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then pour in the prepared sauce.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Turn off the heat once the flavors have infused.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Place the shrimp on the lotus root.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Garlic sauce poured into the pot

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    After 5 minutes, turn off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Sprinkle with chopped green onions

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Garlic-flavored lotus root and shrimp is ready to be served!

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Finished product image