
Lotus Root Yakiniku
Smoky grilled lotus root with a bright marinade — charred edges, juicy centre, and a squeeze of rice vinegar to finish. Ready in 22 minutes including prep.
Ingredients
- Salt1 tsp
- Ginger3 cloves, crushed
- Soy Sauce3 tbsp
- Sesame Oil2 tbsp
- White Pepper1 tsp
- Rice Vinegar1, juiced
- Neutral Oil2 tbsp
- Lotus Root300 g
- Asian Pear1/2, grated
Optional extras
- Shiso Leaveshandful, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Whisk the Neutral Oil, rice vinegar juice, garlic, white pepper and salt into a quick marinade.
- 2
Coat the lotus root completely and let it sit for at least 20 minutes (overnight is even better).
- 3
Get the grill or griddle pan screaming hot.
- 4
Grill the lotus root in a single layer, turning once, until charred in spots and cooked through.
- 5
Rest for 5 minutes, then finish with shiso leaves and extra rice vinegar.
Chef's tip
Don't move the lotus root for the first 3 minutes; a proper crust releases itself.
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