Pickled Lotus Root

Chika/ Homemade Japanese Food

2-3

Ingredients

• 4 oz. (about 4-inch-length) lotus root, peeled
• water for soaking lotus root
• 2 tablespoons Eden Mirin Rice Cooking Wine
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons Marukan Rice Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Crushed red pepper (to taste) Servings

Instructions

1. Slice the lotus root thinly and soak in some water for about 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a microwavable bowl, combine mirin, salt, vinegar, sugar and water, and mix well.
3. Drain off the water from the lotus root and add the lotus root to the vinegar mixture.
4. Cover the bowl, microwave for 1 minute, and sprinkle some crushed red pepper to taste. Let it cool at room temperature before serving or storing in the refrigerator.