Yeongeun jorim

What to get ready

• Lotus root 480 g
• Soy sauce 80 ml
• Sugar 32 g
• Honey 20 ml
• Rice vinegar 20 ml
• Sesame oil 20 ml
• Roasted sesame seeds 8 g

Method

1. 1 Peel the lotus root, slice it 5 mm thick, then soak it in vinegar water for 10 minutes to keep it white.
2. 2 Boil the lotus root for 5 minutes, then drain it in a colander.
3. 3 Simmer the lotus root with soy sauce, sugar, and just enough water to cover it over medium heat for 20 minutes.
4. 4 Reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the lotus seeds.
5. 5 Turn off the heat, then add honey, sesame oil, and roasted sesame seeds, stirring until glossy.

With an appliance

• Microwave 30 min

  Replace step 3: loosely cover the lotus root in soy sauce, sugar, and water, and microwave at 800 W for 8 minutes; transfer to a pan and simmer for 5 minutes in step 4 to coat with a glossy sauce.