Stir-fry Lotus Root with Chicken is simple yet very nutritious to serve your day full of vitamins and minerals. Many would think Lotus Root should always cook in Chinese soup, but I find stir-fry is so much more tastier and this recipe becomes one of my favorite. This can be a one-dish meal eat with rice. Lotus Root has a natural subtle taste of sweetness, even children will like it.
This is a detailed step-by-step full video from preparation to cooking, it is easy to follow even for beginners.
I've chosen to make this video in English as I want to share this Chinese recipe to anyone across all culture. The ingredients are easy to get, but if you do not have rice wine or spring onions, you can replace them with white wine or scallions.
Ingredients for Stir-fry Lotus Root with Chicken:
1. Ginger (1 slice)
2. Spring Onions (1 stalk)
3. Lotus Root (1 piece)
4. Green peas (a handful)
5. Chicken thigh meat (or chicken breast meat)
Seasoning:
(for chicken meat)
1. Light Soya Sauce (1 tsp)
2. pepper
(for frying)
3. Oyster sauce/ mushroom sauce (1 tsp)
4. Light Soya Sauce (1 tbp)
5. Rice wine (1 tbp)
6. some salt, pepper
7. Sesame oil (optional)
Note: Lotus Root should be sliced thin so it can be soften easily during cooking.
Lotus root has a wide range of health benefits owing to its rich nutritional composition. The benefits include its ability to improve digestion, reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, prevent various forms of cancer, balance mood and relieve depression, increase the blood circulation, and maintain proper enzymatic activity in the body.
