Okjubu's Lotus Root Almond Candy

Name: Okjubu's Lotus Root Almond Candy
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: lotus root 1 piece; almonds 1 handful; starch flour 3 tablespoons; soy sauce 2 tablespoons; mirin 1 tablespoon; corn syrup 2 tablespoons; minced garlic 0.5 tablespoon; water 1 tablespoon; vegetable oil as needed

An unusual side dish with crispy fried lotus root and fragrant almonds coated in sweet-savory sauce

20 min Difficulty Normal drinking snack

Main ingredients

lotus root almonds starch soy sauce mirin corn syrup garlic

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Okjubu's Lotus Root Almond Candy

A delicious side dish made by simmering crispy fried lotus root and fragrant almonds in a sweet sauce.

20 minNormalside dish

lotus rootalmondsstarch floursoy sauceminced garlic

children's snacksweet and savory appealrice side dish

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stir-fry anchoviesalmondssliced garlicchopped chili peppersesame oil

basic side dishrice thiefbeginner-friendly

Ingredients needed 3 servings

Recipe

Peel the lotus root and slice it into even, moderate thicknesses without making it too thick.
Place the sliced lotus root and 3 tablespoons of starch flour into a disposable plastic bag and shake well to evenly coat the lotus root with a thin, uniform layer of starch.
Heat a pan with plenty of vegetable oil, then fry the starch-coated lotus root on both sides until crispy and golden.
Add the prepared almonds to the same oil used for frying the lotus root and lightly fry them to enhance their nutty aroma.
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, mirin, corn syrup, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of water to make the candy sauce.
Pour the sauce into the pan and once bubbles begin to rise and the sauce starts to boil, add the fried lotus root and almonds, quickly tossing to ensure they are well coated with the sauce.

Slice the lotus root thinly and coat evenly with starch flour inside a plastic bag.
Fry the lotus root and almonds in oil until crispy and golden.
Bring the seasoning sauce to a boil, then add the fried ingredients and stir-fry until the sauce reduces and coats the mixture.

Cooking tips

Fill the plastic bag with air before shaking to prevent the starch from clumping and ensure an even coating on the lotus root.
The candy sauce burns easily, so reduce the heat to medium-low once it begins to bubble, then quickly add the ingredients and toss to avoid burning.

Recommended for

Parents who want to help children enjoy lotus root despite disliking it.
Those seeking a crispy, nutty, sweet-savory appetizer or side dish perfect with beer.

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