Soy-Braised Lotus Root Lunch Box recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This homestyle lunch box features lotus root braised in soy sauce and rice syrup, keeping its crisp texture intact.
This homestyle lunch box features lotus root braised in soy sauce and rice syrup, keeping its crisp texture intact. Its sweet and salty flavor pairs well with rice, making it a good choice for a busy lunch or a quiet dinner side dish.
Lunchbox & quick meals · 30 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 441.5g serving): 483.7 kcal · protein 8.9g · carbohydrate 101.3g · fat 4.2g · sodium 988.3mg
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: Don't slice the lotus root too thin so it stays crisp after braising.
Tips: Add the rice syrup at the end to give the lotus root a glossy finish.
Tips: Let the braised lotus root cool slightly before packing it to help keep the rice from getting soggy.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Lotus root — 120 g
- Cooked rice — 210 g
- Soy sauce — 0.8 Tbsp
- Rice syrup — 1 Tbsp
- Cooking oil — 0.5 tsp
- Sesame seeds — 0.5 tsp
- Water — 80 ml