Main Ingredients:
Lotus Root: appropriate amount; Shrimp: appropriate amount.
Seasonings:
Scallion: appropriate amount; Salt: appropriate amount; Five Spice Powder: appropriate amount; White Pepper Powder: appropriate amount; Oil: appropriate amount; Flour: appropriate amount; Egg: appropriate amount; Cooking Wine: appropriate amount; Soy Sauce: appropriate amount.
Taste: Five Spice; Cooking Method: Fried; Time: Half an Hour; Difficulty: Ordinary.
Detailed Steps for Japanese Lotus Root and Shrimp Tempura
Peel and devein the shrimp, then chop them into small pieces.
Chop the scallion and set aside.
Cut the lotus root into slices and put them in water to prevent oxidation.
Mix the shrimp and scallion together, add appropriate amount of salt, soy sauce, white pepper powder, five spice powder, and cooking wine. Stir in one direction. Blanch the lotus root in boiling water.
Use two slices of lotus root to sandwich an appropriate amount of shrimp filling.
Mix flour, appropriate amount of water, and an egg together to make a batter.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Dip the lotus root sandwiches in the batter, then fry them in the pan for 7-8 minutes.
