【Materials】 (For 2 people)
Lotus root…100 grams
Deep-fried thick tofu…100 grams
Salt…A little
Vegetable oil…2 teaspoons
Black vinegar…4 tablespoons
Cane sugar…4 tablespoons
Potato starch…1 teaspoon
Water…1 teaspoon
Radish sprouts…Appropriate amount

Deep-fried thick tofu with black vinegar and lotus root starch sauce

【How to make】
①Cut the lotus root into 3mm thick quarter-rounds.
②Heat a frying pan over medium heat and fry the fried tofu sprinkled lightly with salt until browned on all sides, then place on a plate.
③Fry ① in the frying pan used in ②, add black vinegar and cane sugar, and when it starts to bubble, add potato starch dissolved in water to thicken.
④Pour ③ over ② and top with radish sprouts.

【Points】
This dish is full of volume thanks to the deep-fried thick tofu and lotus root. The lotus root is covered in rich black vinegar starch sauce, creating a deep and flavorful sauce.

                                                            by  Masako Yoshimura(Culinary expert,Registered dietician)