Name: Sweet and Pungent Lotus Root
Ingredients: 1 lb Lotus root; 4 c Ice water; 4 c Water; 2 tb Peanut oil; 3 dr Tabasco sauce; more or less; 1 tb Sugar; 2 tb Vinegar; 2 tb Soy sauce; 3 dr Sesame oil; more or less

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	Chinese	Appetizer	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Lotus root
4	c	Ice water
4	c	Water
2	tb	Peanut oil
3	dr	Tabasco sauce; more or less
1	tb	Sugar
2	tb	Vinegar
2	tb	Soy sauce
3	dr	Sesame oil; more or less

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Peel lotus root. Cut lengthwise in half; then slice very thin. Soak
10 minutes in ice water and drain.
2. Meanwhile bring remaining water to a boil; then pour over lotus root
and let stand 2 minutes. Drain. Cool under cold running water and drain
again.
3. Heat oil. Add Tabasco Sauce and stir in quickly. Pour into a cup. Add
sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil, blending well.
4. Place lotus root in a bowl, pour dressing over and toss. Refrigerate,
covered, only to chill (about 20 minutes).
From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded
from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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