Renkon no Kinpira

Kinpira is a Japanese cooking style in which sliced vegetables are stir-fried and seasoned with sugar and soy sauce. Renkon (lotus root) has a snappy texture and a distinct appearance that will surely afford you many compliments!

Yield: 2 servings

Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb Renkon (about 6″, thin sliced into wheels)
• 1 small carrot (sliced crosswise and halved)

Spices

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sake
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame seed
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp vinegar

Preparation

1. Mix 3 cups water and 1 tsp vinegar in a bowl, then marinate renkon for 3-4 min
2. Mix spices (soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar) in a small bowl
3. Heat sesame oil in a frying pan and stir-fry renkon and carrots for 3 minutes
4. Add mixed spices and stir for 2 min over low heat
5. Sprinkle sesame on top and serve!