How long does Honey Chilli Lotus Stem take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Honey Chilli Lotus Stem serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Honey Chilli Lotus Stem vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Honey Chilli Lotus Stem spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Honey Chilli Lotus Stem?

2 Lotus Stem, 2 tbsp Honey, 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes, 20 grams Garlic, 5 grams White Sesame Seeds, ¼ cup Tomato Ketchup, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Honey Chilli Lotus Stem?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Honey Chilli Lotus Stem?

About 148 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Honey Chilli Lotus Stem

Name: Honey Chilli Lotus Stem
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 Lotus Stem; 3 tbsp Corn Flour; For Deep Frying Oil; 1 tbsp Oil; 20 grams Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes; 5 grams White Sesame Seeds; ¼ cup Tomato Ketchup; 2 tsp Vinegar; 2 tsp Soy Sauce; ¼ tsp Salt; 0.25` tsp MSG; 2 tbsp Honey

35 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Sweet and spicy lotus stem chips · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Low carb Dairy-free

Honey chilli lotus stem of thin slices in corn flour, fried twice and tossed in honey, soy and chilli flake sauce. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 35 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

13 items

4 people

Lotus Stem2
Corn Flour3 tbsp
OilFor Deep Frying
Oil1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped20 grams
Red Chilli Flakes1 tsp
White Sesame Seeds5 grams
Tomato Ketchup¼ cup
Vinegar2 tsp
Soy Sauce2 tsp
Salt¼ tsp
MSG0.25` tsp
Honey2 tbsp

Contains: wheat, soya, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	148kcal	592kcal
Protein	1.1g	4.4g
Carbohydrate	18g	71g
Fat	8.4g	34g
Fibre	0.6g	2.4g
Sugar	9.7g	39g

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Method

1
Peel the skin of the lotus stem and slice thinly. Drain on tissue to dry.
Lotus Stem
2
Dust it with cornflour. Fry in hot oil for a minute and drain it on tissue. Fry again in hot oil until crispy. Drain and keep aside.
Corn FlourOil
3
In a pan, heat oil, add chopped garlic, chilli flakes, sesame seeds. Add tomato ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, MSG, honey and stir. Once the sauce thickens, add the fried lotus stem. Toss to mix well. Garnish with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately so that it’s crispy.
OilGarlicRed Chilli FlakesWhite Sesame SeedsTomato KetchupVinegarSoy SauceSaltMSGHoney

Before you start

How long does Honey Chilli Lotus Stem take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Honey Chilli Lotus Stem serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Honey Chilli Lotus Stem vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Honey Chilli Lotus Stem spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Honey Chilli Lotus Stem?: 2 Lotus Stem, 2 tbsp Honey, 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes, 20 grams Garlic, 5 grams White Sesame Seeds, ¼ cup Tomato Ketchup, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Honey Chilli Lotus Stem?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Honey Chilli Lotus Stem?: About 148 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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