Crispy Stuffed Lotus Root Sandwiches

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 pc lotus root
• 300 gr minced pork
• 2 pcs chopped garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp chopped ginger
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
• 1 tbsp chopped green chili
• 1 tbsp chopped red chili
• 2 tbsp chopped spring onion
• 30 gr crushed roasted hazelnuts or almonds
• 100 gr silken tofu
• White sesame seeds
• Sweet & sour sauce
• Dark soy and vinegar dipping sauce

Instructions

• 1 Peel, wash and cut the lotus root into 3mm slices. Bring water to the boil with
  salt and boil the lotus root for 8-10 minutes. The lotus root must be cooked but
  still firm and crunchy.
• 2 Pat dry the lotus slices, keep aside for later.
• 3 Combine the minced pork with the ginger, coriander, chilis, spring onion, and
  hazelnuts. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 4 Add the silken tofu and mix well to combine.
• 5 Divide the minced pork into patties.
• 6 Place 1 pork patty between two slices of lotus root, then press well to equalize
  the minced pork to the edge of the lotus root.
• 7 Coat the outside with the white sesame.
• 8 Pan fry the ‘sandwich’ in vegetable oil over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes until
  the pork is cooked and the lotus root is crispy.
• 9 Serve with both sauces.

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