Photograph of the finished Karashi renkon

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Karashi renkon

50 min Hands-on time
HardDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Lotus root Lotus root 1.6 lb
  • Photograph of Miso paste Miso paste 5.6 oz
  • Photograph of Mustard seeds Mustard seeds 2.1 oz
  • Photograph of Flour Flour 7.1 oz
  • Photograph of Turmeric powder Turmeric powder 0.4 oz
  • Photograph of Oil Oil 3 ⅓ cups
  • Photograph of Sugar Sugar 1.4 oz

Method

  1. 1 Boil whole lotus root pieces with a little vinegar for 10 minutes until they are cooked through but still crispy.
  2. 2 Mix miso paste with mustard powder and sugar until a thick paste is formed.
  3. 3 Stuff the mixture into each hole of the lotus root, using chopsticks to push it until it is completely filled to the bottom.
  4. 4 Mix the dusting powder with the flour, turmeric powder, and water to create the characteristic yellow color.
  5. 5 Dip the lotus root slices in flour and fry at 160 degrees until the skin is golden brown. Let cool before slicing into rounds.

With an appliance

  • Air fryer 49 min

    Replace step 5: evenly spray oil on the battered lotus root slices, fry at 185 degrees for 13 minutes, flipping at the 7th minute; let cool before slicing into rounds to prevent the miso filling from overflowing.

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