Serves: 6
Total Calories: 53

1 pound lotus roots
4 cups ice water
4 cups water
2 tablespoons peanut oil
few drops Tabasco hot sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
few drops sesame oil

1. Peel lotus root. Cut lengthwise in half then slice very thin. Soak 10 minutes in ice water and drain.

2. Meanwhile bring remaining water to a boil then pour over lotus root and let stand 2 minutes. Drain. Cool under cold running water and drain again.

3. Heat oil. Add Tabasco Sauce and stir in quickly. Pour into a cup. Add sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil, blending well.

4. Place lotus root in a bowl, pour dressing over and toss. Refrigerate, covered, only to chill (about 20 minutes).

The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 6
Total Calories: 53
Calories from Fat: 40

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