Nutritious Lotus Root and Potato Rice with Seasoned Dill
Spring Flavors Bloom: Lotus Root and Potato Rice Recipe with Aromatic Dill Sauce
Enjoy this Lotus Root and Potato Rice, featuring lotus root, known for its rich dietary fiber and benefits for anemia and high blood pressure, paired with fragrant dill, perfect for stimulating appetite. This dish offers a delightful mix of textures with the crisp lotus root, soft potatoes, and flavorful shiitake mushrooms and beef. It’s a nutritious and satisfying weekend meal, perfect for the whole family, that evokes the feeling of spring with every flavorful bite.
Rice Ingredients- 4 servings Rice (approx. 2 cups)
- 1/2 Lotus root (approx. 90g)
- 2 Tbsp Rice vinegar
- Water, as needed
- 2 medium Potatoes
- 2 Shiitake mushrooms
- 30g Carrot
- 70g Ground beef
Beef & Shiitake Marinade- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Minced garlic
- 1 tsp Minced green onion
Seasoned Dill Sauce- 3 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (rice wine)
- 2 Tbsp Dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp Minced garlic
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds
- 30g Dill (cleaned and trimmed)
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Minced garlic
- 1 tsp Minced green onion
Seasoned Dill Sauce- 3 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (rice wine)
- 2 Tbsp Dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp Minced garlic
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds
- 30g Dill (cleaned and trimmed)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel the lotus root and slice it thinly, about 0.5cm thick. To prevent browning, soak the sliced lotus root in a bowl of water with 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Bring a pot of water with a pinch of salt to a boil. Blanch the lotus root (after draining it from the vinegar water) for 1-2 minutes. This helps maintain its crisp texture and removes any astringency. Rinse the blanched lotus root under cold water and drain.
Step 3
In a bowl, combine the beef and shiitake marinade ingredients (1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp minced green onion). Add the ground beef and 1 finely chopped shiitake mushroom. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Step 4
Clean the remaining shiitake mushroom, remove the stem, and slice it thinly. Peel the potatoes and dice them into roughly 1cm cubes. Peel and julienne the carrot for a touch of color.
Step 5
Rinse the rice and soak it in water for over an hour, then drain thoroughly. Place the soaked rice in a rice cooker and add water in equal proportion to the rice. Arrange the prepared lotus root, diced potatoes, carrots, and sliced shiitake mushrooms on top of the rice. (If using a pressure cooker): Cook on high heat until the pressure cooker whistles, then reduce to medium-low heat and cook for another 5-10 minutes. Let it steam for 5-10 minutes. For a standard rice cooker, cook as usual. This will result in delicious lotus root and potato rice.
Step 6
Heat a pan over high heat. Add the marinated beef and shiitake mixture and stir-fry quickly until the sauce coats the meat. Break up the meat with chopsticks or a spatula while stir-frying to ensure it cooks evenly and retains its juices.
Step 7
Finally, prepare the seasoned dill sauce. Wash the dill thoroughly under running water, trim the root end, and chop it finely. In a small bowl, combine the chopped dill with the sauce ingredients (3 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, 1 Tbsp mirin, 1/2 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds). Mix well. (Optional: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or sugar to taste). Serve the lotus root and potato rice in a beautiful bowl. Top with the stir-fried beef and shiitake mixture. (Optional garnish): You can make a thin omelet with egg yolks, slice it, or use a cookie cutter for decorative shapes. Add the prepared seasoned dill sauce to the rice and mix well. This flavorful dish, with the fresh scent of spring, will surely awaken your appetite!
