Lotus Root and Tofu Patties Bento recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This bento pairs rice and greens with round patties made from mashed tofu and finely chopped lotus root.
This bento pairs rice and greens with round patties made from mashed tofu and finely chopped lotus root. They’re golden on the outside, soft inside, and have a pleasant crunch from the lotus root. They make a nice packed lunch or a light dinner.
Lunchbox & quick meals · 30 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 494.3g serving): 694 kcal · protein 23.3g · carbohydrate 89.7g · fat 25.7g · sodium 616.7mg
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: Drain the tofu well so the mixture holds together.
Tips: Finely chop the lotus root instead of grating it too finely to keep some bite.
Tips: Shape the patties small and flat so they cook evenly through.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Tofu — 120 g
- Lotus root — 60 g
- Egg — 0.5 pc
- Breadcrumbs — 2 Tbsp
- Cooking oil — 1 Tbsp
- Rice — 1 bowl
- Spinach — 50 g
- Sesame oil — 0.5 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds — 0.5 tsp
- Salt — 0.3 tsp