Braised Beef and Lotus Root recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Chewy lotus root and tender beef are simmered in a sweet soy sauce to make this Korean side dish.
Chewy lotus root and tender beef are simmered in a sweet soy sauce to make this Korean side dish. It pairs well with rice and is perfect for a home-style lunch or dinner.
Side dishes · 35 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 369g serving): 332.5 kcal · protein 17.2g · carbohydrate 38.1g · fat 12.1g · sodium 1278.3mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Slice the lotus root about 0.5 cm thick, as thinner pieces may break while braising.
Tips: Sear the beef just until the outside is cooked, then braise it in the sauce so it stays tender.
Tips: Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after turning off the heat so the seasoning can soak into the lotus root more evenly.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Beef (lean meat) — 80 g
- Lotus root — 120 g
- Soy sauce — 1 Tbsp
- Mirin — 2 tsp
- Sugar — 2 tsp
- Garlic — 1 tsp
- Ginger — 0.5 tsp
- Cooking oil — 1 tsp
- Sesame oil — 0.5 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds — 0.5 tsp
- Water — 120 ml