Lotus Root Fries
These lotus root fries are crunchy, flavorful, and taste great with masago sauce, spicy mayo, and all your favorite dipping sauces.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 257kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium lotus root
- 4 cups water
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ cup potato starch
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 cups peanut oil
Instructions
- Peel lotus root and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Soak slices in water and vinegar for 10 minutes, then drain and pat completely dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together potato starch, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, white pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne.
- Add the lotus root slices to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the starch mixture. Shake off excess coating so only a thin layer remains. Heat 2 inches of oil in a pan to 350°F. Fry lotus slices for 2-5 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.
- Transfer to wire rack to drain, then season with flaky salt. Optionally, you can drizzle with masago sauce or spicy mayo.
Notes
- I recommend eating these right after frying for best texture. Otherwise, you could store them in an airtight container for up to 24 hours and reheat in an air fryer.
Nutrition
Serving: 3fries | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2.8g | Fat: 10.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Sodium: 630.9mg | Fiber: 5.1g | Sugar: 0.1g