Oven Baked Lotus Root Chips |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Lotus Root? Yea...its exotic and very BEAUTIFUL...but its also really delicious! Like potato chips? You'll love lotus chips! Ingredients:
this recipe is an amalgamation of about five different recipes, coming off the internet. |
1 lb whole fresh lotus root |
2-3 tsp of your favorite cajun spice blend ( i use emeril's original) or just mix up some salt, pepper, and cayenne |
2 tsp salt or to taste |
1 tbs vegetable oil |
Directions:
1. Wash and peel the lotus root, removing any brown bits, just like a potato. Sliced 1/8 inch thick.
2. Slide the roots onto bamboo sticks strung across a microwave safe bowl, as pictured.
3. Microwave on high for 2 mins to blanch.
4. When the steam subsides, immerse immediately in a bowl of water with a Tablespoon of rice wine vinegar or lemon juice, and a few little ice cubes mixed around.
5. When cool. Drain and pat dry on towels.
6. Preheat the oven to 450 F
7. Get a big spoon and mix the roots with the oil and spices.
8. Spread out in a single layer on a non stick big baking sheet.
9. Bake for 10 mins. turn. bake an additional 10 mins. You want them to be browned and golden just like a potato chip.
10. Drain on some towels.
11. Eat them warm or at room temp for up to two days.
12. Note: You can do this with any root veggie. These taste really great with taro root and/or sweet potato.
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