【Materials】 (For 2 people)
Enoki mushrooms…180 grams
Lotus root…60 grams
Pickled plums…20 grams
Dried bonito flakes…5 grams
Soy sauce…2 teaspoons
Nori Seaweed…Appropriate amount

Blanched enoki mushroom and lotus root with plum and bonito flakes

【How to make】
①Remove the stems from the enoki mushrooms and break them into pieces.
②Cut the lotus root into quarter-rounds.
③Boil water in a pot, add ① and ② to the boiling water, boil briefly, remove and drain.
④Remove the seeds from the umeboshi plums and pound them with a knife.
⑤Mix ④, bonito flakes and soy sauce in a bowl, then add ③ and mix.
⑥Place ⑤ in a bowl and top with torn nori seaweed.

【Points】
A combination of enoki mushrooms and lotus root with different textures. Chewing it brings out its deep flavor. A great accompaniment to rice.

                                                            by  Masako Yoshimura(Culinary expert,Registered dietician)