Gochujang-Braised Lotus Root recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Lotus root is simmered in a gochujang sauce until it becomes sweet, spicy, and pleasantly chewy.
Lotus root is simmered in a gochujang sauce until it becomes sweet, spicy, and pleasantly chewy. It makes a great side dish for rice, and once prepared, it’s easy to enjoy over several days.
Vegetables · 25 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 379.5g serving): 313.9 kcal · protein 5.8g · carbohydrate 59.2g · fat 6.4g · sodium 1688.4mg
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: Avoid slicing the lotus root too thin so it stays crisp and chewy.
Tips: Stir occasionally as it simmers so the sauce doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Lotus Root — 200 g
- Gochujang — 1 Tbsp
- Soy Sauce — 1 Tbsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
- Oligosaccharide Syrup — 1 Tbsp
- Sesame Oil — 1 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds — 1 tsp
- Water — 120 ml