🇻🇳 Vietnamese
Lotus Root Nuong
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
Smoky grilled lotus root with a bright marinade — charred edges, juicy centre, and a squeeze of lime to finish. About 22 minutes from fridge to table.
Prep 15 min Cook 7 min Serves 4 Easy
Ingredients
- Honey1 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- White Pepper1 tsp
- Lime1, juiced
- Fish Sauce2 tbsp
- Shallots3 cloves, crushed
- Lemongrass2 stalks
- Neutral Oil2 tbsp
- Lotus Root300 g
Optional extras
- Mint Leaveshandful, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Whisk the Neutral Oil, lime 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 mint leaves and extra lime.
Chef's tip
Don't move the lotus root for the first 3 minutes; a proper crust releases itself.
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