[1 Recipe 2 Method] Pork and Lotus Root 莲藕猪肉
This is a great home cook meal type of recipe that is easy to make and delicious. Great for a simple weekday lunch. It is 1 recipe but you can either steam it or fry it. If you like to have a light and satisfying meal, go for the steamed version. If you crave the taste of browned meat, the pan fried version will definitely suit you. Steamed or fried, both delicious!
(Remember, everybody have different taste. I tend to cook light when Im cooking for my kids. You should cook a small teaspoon of the marinated meat and taste it yourself. If it's too bland for you, add a little more salt or soya sauce. )
In the video I made double portion so that I can make both dishes. Below are ingredients for 1 portion only.
Steamed Pork and Lotus Root (莲藕蒸猪肉)
125g pork shoulder, minced
90g lotus root, shredded
1/2 tablespoon soya sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper
dash of sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon corn starch
1. Soak the minced meat in cool water for 5-10minutes before draining out the water.
2. Shred the lotus root.
3. In a mixing bowl, add the meat, the lotus root and all the seasoning together.
4. Chill the mixed meat in the fridge for 30minutes.
5. Spread out the meat on a heatproof plate and steam
Pan Fried Pork and Lotus Root Patties (香煎莲藕猪肉饼)
125g pork shoulder, minced
90g lotus root, shredded
1/2 tablespoon soya sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper
dash of sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
1/4 teaspoon sugar
3 teaspoon corn starch
1. Do the same steps as above from 1-4.
2. Make the meat into small patties
3. Pan fried the patties about 2-3 minutes per side until brown.