Five-Spice Lotus Chips

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Ingredients

  • 1 large fresh lotus root* (about 1 lb.)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon five-spice powder

Instructions

  1. Peel lotus root with a vegetable peeler and cut into 1/8-in. slices. Soak in a large bowl of water with lemon juice 20 minutes, then drain and pat dry. Mix salt and five-spice powder together in a small bowl.
  2. Pour enough oil into a medium pot to come 2 in. up sides. Heat oil until it registers 325° on a deep-fry thermometer.
  3. Fry chips in small batches until golden, then put on a plate and sprinkle each batch with a little five-spice mixture while chips are still hot.
  4. *Buy lotus root at Asian markets.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

23 kcal 1% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.5g 1% DV
Total Fat 0g
Carbs 5.4g 2% DV
Fiber 0.8g 3% DV
Sugar 0.4g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9767mg 100% DV
Potassium 120.8mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 6.9mg 8% DV
Calcium 14.5mg 1% DV
Iron 0.3mg 2% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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