First of all, choose materials carefully. Lotus root is a very common food, but it can be divided into crisp lotus root and pink lotus root. Crispy lotus root tastes crisp and tender, so it is suitable for stir-frying or cold salad. The starch content of lotus root is high, and the taste is soft, so it is most suitable for stewing soup. Then when making cold lotus root slices, we need to choose tender crispy lotus root, which tastes good and has a little sweetness of food itself. By choosing the right ingredients, we have won the starting line.
Secondly, the cooking steps can't go wrong. When making cold lotus root slices, you should first remove the skin from the surface of the lotus root slices, and it is best to scrape it slowly with a knife, then wash it and cut it into thin slices with the same thickness. Remember that it should not be too thin or too thick. If it is too thin, it will easily cause accidents when cooking, and if it is too thick, it will affect the taste. Soak in cold water with proper edible salt, which can ensure the taste of the coupling. Then pour the soaked lotus root slices into boiling water and cook them. Usually, it takes about three minutes to cook.
Finally, choose the right seasoning. The final taste of cold lotus root slices depends on the seasoning you add. If the seasoning is put well, it will be more than half successful. Drain the boiled lotus root slices, pour them into a pot, then add a proper amount of rice vinegar, white sugar (depending on personal taste, if you don't like sweets, you can leave them alone), Chili oil, pepper oil, chopped green onion, coriander, sesame seeds, chicken essence, salt and monosodium glutamate, and stir thoroughly. If you think it is too monotonous, you can also add a small amount of cucumber and green pepper to it, which will not only enrich the dishes, but also improve the value of the whole dish and make it truly delicious.
Come to a cold lotus root slice in summer to appetize and relieve summer heat. Your favorite friends should try it quickly!