Five-Spice Lotus Chips
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Five-Spice Lotus Chips a try. This recipe serves 45. One portion of this dish contains roughly 0g of protein, 1g of fat, and a total of 20 calories. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, fodmap friendly, and whole 30 diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up oil, lemon juice, lotus root, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
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.
Pour enough oil into a medium pot to come 2 in. up sides.
Heat oil until it registers 325 on a deep-fry thermometer.
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.
*Buy lotus root at Asian markets.