Ban Chan - Honey Lotus Root

Honey Lotus Root

달콤한연근
This is a variation of sweetened lotus which is a very popular side dish included in the ban chan array served at many Korean Restaurants.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

8	ounces	lotus root
2	cups	water for boiling
1	tablespoon	salt
1	tablespoon	sugar
1/2	teaspoon	white sesame seeds
1	tablespoon	lemon juice
1	teaspoon	honey
1/2	teaspoon	sesame oil
1/2	cup	of water

Procedure

Prepare the Lotus:

Fresh -

If using whole root - Wash and peel the root.

Whole or sliced - Heat water to boiling, add lotus root and salt.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove from heat, drain, and cool.

Whole - After boiling and cooling, carefully cut the root (root may be tough) into approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch slices.

Dried -

Completely submerge in water.

Allow to soak from 2 to 4 hours.

Pour of excess water and drain thoroughly.

Bring 2 cups water to a boil then add salt and lotus root.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove from heat, drain, and cool.

If using whole root, carefully cut the root (root will be tough) into approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch slices.

Melt the sugar over low heat until it begins to caramelize.

Add 1/2 cup water and lemon juice and return to a simmer.

Add sliced lotus and simmer until liquid is nearly gone.

Remove from heat and cool.

Serve:

Dress with honey, sesame oil, sesame seed and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1/4 of a recipe (3.4 ounces).

Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving
Calories	67.54
Calories From Fat (10%)	7
Calories From Protein (6%)	4.38
Calories From Carbohydrates (83%)	56.15
Calories From Alcohol (0%)	0
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.81g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.12g	<1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.33g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 101.23mg	4%
Potassium 323.02mg	9%
Total Carbohydrates 14.78g	5%
Fiber 2.84g	11%
Sugar 4.68g
Net Carbohydrates 11.94g
Protein 1.56g	3%
Vitamin A 0.8IU	<1%
Vitamin C 26.71mg	45%
Calcium 30.51mg	3%
Iron 0.72mg	4%
Vitamin E 0.01mg	<1%
Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Thiamin 0.09mg	6%
Riboflavin 0.13mg	8%
Niacin 0.25mg	1%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg	8%
Folate 8.27mcg	2%
Vitamin B12 0mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid 0.22mg	2%
Vitamin K 0.08mcg	<1%
Phosphorus 59.36mg	6%
Magnesium 14.92mg	4%
Zinc 0.26mg	2%
Copper 0.17mg	9%
Manganese 0.16mg	8%
Selenium 0.46mcg	<1%
Alcohol 0g
Caffeine 0mg
Water 78.22g	0%

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