Lotus root 2 sections Minced Pork 380g
Oyster sauce One tablespoon Salt One scoop
Ginger powder Three slices Green onion One stick
Vegetable oil Appropriate amount All-purpose flour 260g
Clear water Appropriate amount Cornstarch One scoop
White sugar One scoop
How to make fried lotus root cakes Illustration of how to make fried lotus root cake (lotus root box), a special snack in Jiangnan 1

Step 1

Clean and peel the fresh lotus root and cut into thin slices. Illustration of the recipe of Jiangnan specialty snack Fried Lotus Root Cake (Lotus Root Box) 2

Step 2

Do not cut the two pieces to the end or separate them.Illustration of the recipe of Jiangnan specialty snack Fried Lotus Root Cake (Lotus Root Box) 3

Step 3

Pour the minced meat into a large bowl, add green onion, peanuts, ginger, soy sauce, salt, and stir evenly using chopsticks in counterclockwise circles. Illustration of the recipe of Jiangnan specialty snack Fried Lotus Root Cake (Lotus Root Box) 4

Step 4

Add a small amount of water to the minced meat in three batches. Stir evenly each time and no water will seep out before adding the second time. Repeat three times and stir to form gluten. Add the sugar and mix counterclockwise until completely absorbed. Add dry starch, mix well and marinate for 20 minutes. Illustration of the recipe of Jiangnan specialty snack Fried Lotus Root Cake (Lotus Root Box) 5

Step 5

Use chopsticks to pick up some of the marinated minced meat and put it evenly into the lotus roots. Illustration of how to make fried lotus root cake (lotus root box), a special snack in Jiangnan 6

Step 6

until all is completed Illustration of the recipe of Jiangnan specialty snack Fried Lotus Root Cake (Lotus Root Box) 7

Step 7

Prepare the batter by adding all-purpose flour and water until the batter seems runny but not runny when you lift the head of the chopsticks. Illustration of how to make Jiangnan specialty snack fried lotus root cake (lotus root box) 8

Step 8

Coat both sides of the lotus root cake with batter. Illustration of how to make fried lotus root cake (lotus root box), a special snack in Jiangnan 9

Step 9

Add an appropriate amount of vegetable oil to the pot, heat it over high heat, turn to medium heat when the oil temperature reaches about 186, add the lotus root cake, and heat it for eight minutes. Illustration of the recipe of Jiangnan specialty snack Fried Lotus Root Cake (Lotus Root Box) 10

Step 10

wrap it upPut the battered lotus root cake into the heated oil pan and fry until cooked. Until everything is fried. Illustration of the recipe of Jiangnan specialty snack fried lotus root cake (lotus root box) 11

Step 11

Heat over high heat, raise the oil temperature, and re-fry. Pour the fried lotus root cakes that have not yet been colored back into the oil pan. When both sides of the lotus root cakes are colored, take them out and drain the oil. Illustration of the recipe of Jiangnan specialty snack fried lotus root cake (lotus root box) 12

Step 12

The golden and crispy texture is addictive. Illustration of how to make Jiangnan specialty snack fried lotus root cake (lotus root box) 13

Step 13

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and fragrant. Illustration of the recipe of Jiangnan specialty snack Fried Lotus Root Cake (Lotus Root Box) 14

Step 14

Take one sip and the aroma will spread in your mouth. Enjoy it with your loved ones. Fried lotus root cake cooking tips

1. Cut the lotus root slices thinner to taste better 2. Choose crispy lotus root, never pink lotus root 3. The batter can be thicker and can hang on the lotus root cake. 4. The first time is for frying, and the second time is for coloring. 5. When adjusting the meat filling, beat it to make the meat filling more chewy and taste more tender and juicy.