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Miso and Sesame Fried Lotus Root with Spicy Pollack Roe

Name: Miso and Sesame Fried Lotus Root with Spicy Pollack Roe
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese home cooking
Ingredients: 1 cup lotus root slices; 1 cup flour; 1 egg; 1/2 cup water; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce; 1/4 cup spicy pollack roe; 1 tbsp white miso paste; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

A savory umami boost with toasted sesame seeds

22 minutes2 servings

Method

Mix white miso paste into the batter before frying. 1: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the fried lotus root before adding the spicy pollack roe.
Soak lotus root slices in water for 10 minutes, drain.
In a bowl, mix flour, egg, water, soy sauce, and vinegar for batter.
Dip slices in batter, then fry in oil until golden brown.
Top with spicy pollack roe and serve immediately.

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