Steamed Pork with Lotus Root recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Lotus root and pork are tossed in a soy-based seasoning and steamed until tender and juicy.
Lotus root and pork are tossed in a soy-based seasoning and steamed until tender and juicy. The lotus root stays crisp while the pork turns tender, making this a good dish to serve with rice. It’s a satisfying choice for a chilly evening or hearty lunch.
Chinese · 35 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 367.5g serving): 370.6 kcal · protein 27.7g · carbohydrate 34.3g · fat 13g · sodium 1286.2mg
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: After slicing the lotus root, soak it briefly in water and drain to reduce the surface starch.
Tips: If the liquid reduces too quickly, add 2–3 tablespoons of water. Uncover at the end and toss so the seasoning coats everything evenly.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Pork shoulder — 120 g
- Lotus root — 100 g
- Soy sauce — 1 Tbsp
- Garlic — 1 pc
- Ginger — 1 piece
- Mirin — 1 Tbsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
- Water — 0.5 cup
- Sesame oil — 0.5 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds — 0.5 tsp