• Beef (sliced or diced)150-200g
• Lotus root1/2 large node
• ★Soy sauce2 tbsp
• ★Sake2 tbsp
• ★Mirin2 tbsp
• ★Sugar1 tbsp
• ★Garlic (tubed)1.5 cm
• Sesame oil (for stir-frying)to taste
• Green onionoptional
• Sesame seedsoptional

1. 1

   Prepare 150-200g of beef (sliced or diced), cutting into 3cm pieces if needed.

2. 2

   Slice the lotus root into 2mm-thin slices and soak in vinegar water to remove any bitterness. Drain thoroughly.

3. 3

   Heat sesame oil in a frying pan and stir-fry the beef until the color changes, then remove from the pan.

4. 4

   In the same pan, stir-fry the lotus root until it becomes slightly translucent.

5. 5

   Return the beef to the pan, add the ★ seasonings (2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sake, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1.5 cm garlic), and stir-fry until everything is well coated.

6. 6

   Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds as desired.

Slicing the lotus root thinly creates a better texture balance with the meat. The sugar quantity can be adjusted to your preference. If you prefer a spicier version, add a small amount of chili pepper.

• Calories380 kcal
• Protein22 g
• Fat18 g
• Carbs22 g
• Sodium2.8 g