#Hebei cuisine #Cold lotus root salad

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Prepare the ingredients; wash and peel the lotus root.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Slice the lotus root; if the lotus root is thick, cut it in half again.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Blanch the lotus root in boiling water for about three minutes, adding a little salt and salad oil.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   After blanching the lotus root, rinse it in cold water and then drain it.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Meanwhile, mince the garlic, chop the scallions, and cut the chili peppers into small pieces.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Place the lotus root in a mixing bowl, add sugar, salt, and vinegar, and mix well.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Then add minced garlic, chopped green onions, chopped bird's eye chilies, and dried chili flakes in that order. Reserve half of the chopped bird's eye chilies.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Heat oil in a wok, then fry the remaining half of the chili pepper pieces briefly.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Pour the hot oil directly over the chopped scallions, garlic, and chili peppers.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Mix well.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    The mixed lotus root is plated.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Finished product image