Braised Lotus Root and Tofu recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This side dish combines crisp lotus root with tender tofu, gently braised in a savory soy sauce seasoning.
This side dish combines crisp lotus root with tender tofu, gently braised in a savory soy sauce seasoning. It’s a great addition to a meal, and the salty-savory sauce goes well with rice.
Vegetables · 25 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 352g serving): 266.7 kcal · protein 13.8g · carbohydrate 27g · fat 12g · sodium 1239.1mg
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: Cut the lotus root evenly so it cooks at about the same rate.
Tips: The tofu will keep its shape better if you don’t turn it often while braising.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Lotus root — 100 g
- Tofu — 120 g
- Soy sauce — 1 Tbsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
- Garlic — 1 clove
- Sesame oil — 1 tsp
- Water — 100 ml
- Toasted sesame seeds — 1 tsp