Simmered kelp and lotus root (Kombu to Renkon no Nimono)

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

  • 10 1/2 oz (300 g) lotus root
  • 1 oz (30g) kombu (kelp)
  • 2 1/2 C water

Simmering Sauce

  • 1 1/2 T mirin
  • 3 T sake
  • 1/4 C soy sauce

DIRECTIONS:

  • Peel lotus root, slice into thin rounds pieces.

  • Soak lotus root in vinegar and water solution to prevent discoloration; rinse and drain.

  • Wipe kelp with damp cloth; cut into 3/4in (2cm) square pieces. Ina saucepan, heat 2 1/2 C water with kombu (kelp) and lotus root pieces over moderate heat; cook until tender.

  • Mix mirin, sake and soy sauce; pour into a pot and cook over moderate heat until most of simmering sauce is absorbed.


 

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