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Braised Lotus Root

Braised Lotus Root recipe, eat well on universal credit

We’re very fortunate to have several large Asian supermarkets in York. Last Saturday we ventured into town to gather a few bits and bobs we couldn’t get at the smaller local Asian shop. So the next few recipes use a selection of more traditional ingredients.

Ingredients:-

300g of fresh Lotus Root
3 Tbsp of Spirit Vinegar
½ Tbsp of Salt

Sauce Ingredients:-

230ml of Water
10 Tbsp of Soy Sauce (Gluten free for us)
5 Tbsp of Honey
7 Tbsp of Sugar
Sesame Seeds to dress

Method:-

(1) Peel the Lotus Roof and cut into 1/4” slices.
(2) In a large pan cover the slices with water and add the Salt and Vinegar.
(3) Bring to the boil and slimmer for 10 minutes. Don’t worry about the pond smell, it soon dissipates!
(4) Drain and set aside.
(5) Mix the Sauce ingredients.
(6) In a large pan heat the Sauce and add the Lotus Root pieces.
(7) Bring to the boil while continuously stirring to prevent sticking.
(8) Reduce the heat and simmer for a further 20 minutes while continuously stirring. The Sauce will reduce to a thick syrup.
(9) Lift the Lotus Roof from the pan and spoon a little of the Sauce over them.
(10) Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
(11) Garnish with Sesame Seeds and serve as a side.

These were a little too sweet for us, but we tend to prefer savoury dishes. The texture was really good though.

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Pork Fillet with Bacon & Mushroom stuffing, eat well on universal credit

When a Fillet of Pork is less than half the price of a Chicken.....

Ingredients:-

1 Pork Fillet, butterflied
100g of Bacon Lardons
5 Mushrooms, finely diced
1 Small Onion, finely diced
3 Cloves of Garlic, minced
2 Tbsp of Parsley, chopped
3 Tbsp of Breadcrumbs (Gluten free for us)
Salt & Pepper to season
The Zest and Juice of a Lemon
Oil to fry

Method:-

(1) Add Oil to a frying pan and over a medium heat fry the Bacon, until crispy.
(2) Remove and set aside.
(3) In the same pan add the Onions and fry until softened.
(4) Add the Mushrooms & Garlic and season with Salt and Pepper.
(5) Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
(6) Return the Bacon to the pan and add the Breadcrumbs.
(7) Add the Parsley.
(8) Mix well and then remove from the heat and allow to cool.
(9)  Slice the Fillet lengthways to butterfly, but don’t cut right through.
(10) Hammer out with a Meat hammer so it is thin enough to roll when stuffed.
(11) Spread the stuffing over the Fillet and close. String up so the stuffing remains in the pocket of the meat.
(12) Secure the ends with skewers.
(13) Heat a frying pan heat Oil to a high heat and sear the meat on all sides.
(14) season with Salt & Pepper are brush with Oil.
(15) Add to a baking tray and place in a pre-heated oven at 160c and cook for 20 minutes.
(16) Remove and cover with foil to rest.
(17) Mix the Parsley, Olive Oil, and Lemon.
(18) Drizzle over before slicing into 2cm cuts.

We served ours with Roasted Beetroot, Parsnips, Minted Potatoes and Peas.

 

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