Crispy Lotus Stem in Honey Chilli Sauce, is a delicious starter made with air fried lotus stem in sweet and spicy sauce.
This is a perfect make ahead appetizer. Just make sure to keep the air fried lotus stem and the prepared sauce separately. Toss both together just before serving.
Do give this a try and let me know how you liked it.
Crispy Honey Chilli Lotus Stem
Course: Appetizers u0026amp; Snacks, Subzi u0026amp; Curries, VegetarianCuisine: ChineseDifficulty: EasyServings
2
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
10
minutesTotal time
20
minutesIndulge in the perfect balance of crunch and spice with this Crispy Honey Chilli Lotus Stem!
Ingredients
200 gms lotus stem
1 tbsp corn flour
Salt to taste
Warm salt water to soak the lotus stem
- For the sauce
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp clilli flakes
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp siracha/red chilli sauce
1 tbsp honey
Directions
- Peel and cut the lotus stem into thin slices and soak them in warm salted water for 15 minutes.
- Drain the water and spread onto a kitchen towel and pat dry gently, making sure not to break them.
- Combine corn flour, salt and toss gently
- Transfer in batches into a preheated air fryer basket spray some oil and air fry for 10 minutes at 190 degree. Shake the basket in interval for even cooking.
- Once done keep this aside.
- For the sauce
- Heat some oil in a pan (make sure to keep the flame on low) and roast minced garlic till light brown.
- Then add in chilli flakes, tomato ketchup, tamari/soya sauce, siracha/red chilli sauce, honey and mix well ( You can turn off the flame when adding the sauces just to make sure not to burn them)
- Gradually add in the crispy lotus stem and mix well to coat.
Notes
- This recipe can be made ahead. Just make sure to keep the air fried lotus stem and the sauce separate and, toss them together just before serving.
- The ingredients for the sauce can be adjusted according to your taste.
- Additional veggies can be added to this recipe.
