Lotus Root Wraps recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Lotus root wraps are a crunchy bite made with thinly sliced, lightly blanched lotus root, served with vegetables and ssamjang.
Lotus root wraps are a crunchy bite made with thinly sliced, lightly blanched lotus root, served with vegetables and ssamjang. The lotus root’s mild flavor pairs well with ssamjang’s savory, salty taste, making them a nice addition to a light lunch or dinner.
Vegetables · 15 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 175g serving): 119.9 kcal · protein 4g · carbohydrate 23.1g · fat 1.9g · sodium 443.3mg
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: After slicing the lotus root, soak it in water with a few drops of vinegar to help keep it from discoloring.
Tips: Serve the ssamjang a little at a time as you eat rather than adding a lot all at once, so the lotus root’s mild flavor still comes through.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Lotus root — 100 g
- Ssamjang (Korean dipping sauce) — 1 Tbsp
- Lettuce — 3 sheet
- Cucumber — 0.3 pc
- Toasted sesame seeds — 0.5 tsp