Main ingredients 🥩
lotus rootvinegaroligo sugarsoy saucemirinsesame oilhulled sesame seeds
Okjubu's Lotus Root Braised in Sweet and Savory Sauce
Lotus root soaked in vinegar water to remove bitterness, then gently simmered over medium heat to create a savory-sweet side dish with a glossy sheen
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those looking for a crunchy yet chewy, sweet-and-salty side dish perfect for children's lunchboxes or a dependable everyday side dish
- ⭐ Anyone wanting to make a premium-quality lotus root stew with a glossy, restaurant-style finish—without fail
Ingredients needed 🛒4 servings
- lotus root 300g
- vinegar a little
- water enough to cover (about 1-2 cups)
- oligo sugar 3 tablespoons
- soy sauce 4 tablespoons
- mirin 1 tablespoon
- sesame oil 1 tablespoon
- hulled sesame seeds a little
Recipe 🍳
- Wash the lotus root under running water, peel off the skin, and slice it thickly to preserve texture.
- Place the sliced lotus root in a pot, add water just enough to cover, and add a splash of vinegar to remove bitterness. Let it soak for a while.
- With the lotus root still wet, add 3 tablespoons of oligo sugar, 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of mirin. Mix well to coat evenly.
- Simmer over medium heat until the sauce gently reduces and coats the lotus root evenly, giving it a shiny finish. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle hulled sesame seeds before serving.
- Slice lotus root thickly and soak in vinegar water to remove bitterness.
- Mix soy sauce, oligo sugar, and mirin to prepare the braising sauce.
- Gently simmer over medium heat until the sauce fully penetrates and gives a glossy sheen.
Cooking tips 💡
- Avoid high heat, as rapid boiling will prevent the sauce from properly coating the lotus root and result in a dry, uneven texture. Always simmer slowly over medium or lower heat to achieve a rich, appetizing brown color.
- Soaking the lotus root in vinegar water is essential—it prevents the natural darkening of the root and completely eliminates its bitter taste.
Shop ingredients on Coupang(Ad)
You might also like
YouTubeOkjubu's Lotus Root Almond Candy
An unusual side dish with crispy fried lotus root and fragrant almonds coated in sweet-savory sauce
lotus rootalmondsstarchsoy saucemirin
sweet and savorykid-friendly side dishnutritious snack
YouTubeOkjubu's Mushroom Soy Sauce Stew
A convenient side dish made by pan-frying leftover mushroom scraps until chewy, then simmering them in a rich, savory homemade sauce that's perfectly balanced between sweet and salty.
enoki mushroomshiitake mushroomgreen onionsoy saucemirin
side dishfridge cleanupmushroom stew
YouTubeTtukdak Hyung's Vietnamese-style Soy-Braised Pork (Tít Kho Tảu)
Vietnamese-style soy-braised pork made by simmering whole pork belly and quail eggs in soy sauce, fish sauce, and coconut water, enhanced with the rich flavors of whole garlic and onions.
whole pork bellywhole garliconionsoy saucefish sauce
quick and easyfusion cuisineside dish
YouTubeBaek Jong-won's Braised Potatoes and Meat
A hearty side dish made by braising thinly sliced bulgogi-style beef or pork with potatoes in a sweet and savory soy sauce base.
PotatoesBeefOnionKorean Green Chili Peppers (Kkwarigochu)Soy Sauce
Home cookingSide dish
YouTubeBaek Jong-won's Canned Mackerel Kimchi Stew
A deep and spicy kimchi stew, simmered to perfection without any fishy odor, enhanced with a spoonful of doenjang added to canned mackerel and aged kimchi.
Canned MackerelAged KimchiOnionGreen OnionCheongyang Pepper
Side DishCanned Food Utilization
YouTubeTtukdak Hyung's Braised Pork and Potatoes
A magical upgraded military dish where pork belly and potatoes are first stir-fried in their own fat, then simmered in a special sauce made from a mix of gochujang and doenjang.
Pork bellyPotatoesGochugaru (red pepper flakes)Gochujang (red pepper paste)Oyster sauce
Rice thiefSpicy and sweetMilitary recipe