Lotus Root Stack A La Mexicana

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Recipe ingredients:
  • 🥔 3-4 lotus roots, depending on the size
  • 🌶️ 3 jalapeño peppers
  • 🧅 1⁄2 red onion
  • 🧀 10 oz Cotija cheese
  • 🍅 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 🧄 2 garlic cloves
  • 🌿 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 🥑 1⁄4 cup avocado cooking oil
  • 🧂 Salt to taste
  • 🌶️ Black pepper to taste
  • 🥑 Avocado oil, to grease the skillet
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Lotus Root Stack A La Mexicana
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This dish beautifully marries Asian and Mexican culinary traditions, bringing a unique twist to your table. The star of the show is the lotus root, a popular ingredient in Asian cuisine, which, when layered with jalapeños, Cotija cheese, and topped with a vibrant Mexican sauce, creates an exciting and flavorful dish ideal for a creative dinner.

Ingredients

🥔 3-4 lotus roots, depending on the size
🌶️ 3 jalapeño peppers
🧅 1⁄2 red onion
🧀 10 oz Cotija cheese
🍅 2 Roma tomatoes
🧄 2 garlic cloves
🌿 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro
🥑 1⁄4 cup avocado cooking oil
💧 1/2 cup water
🧂 Salt to taste
🌶️ Black pepper to taste
🥑 Avocado oil, to grease the skillet


Instructions

1- Preparation:

  • Clean and peel the lotus roots carefully. Using a mandolin or a sharp knife, slice them thinly. Also, slice the jalapeños and red onion into thin slices.

2- Assembling the Layers:

  • Grease a skillet with a small amount of avocado oil, spreading it evenly using a paper towel. Begin by placing a layer of the sliced lotus root, followed by a layer of jalapeño and red onion slices. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Repeat the layers once more, then sprinkle 1⁄4 of the crumbled Cotija cheese over the layers.

3- Creating the Sauce:

  • In a blender, combine the Roma tomatoes, garlic cloves, fresh cilantro, 1⁄4 cup of avocado oil, and water. Blend until smooth to form a sauce.

4- Baking:

  • Pour the blended sauce over the lotus root stack in the skillet. Add the remaining crumbled Cotija cheese on top of the stack. Bake the assembled stack in a preheated oven at 385°F (195°C) for 20 minutes.

5- Final Touch:

  • Once baked, transfer the skillet to the stovetop and cook over medium heat until the liquid in the pan evaporates.

6- Serving:

  • To serve the dish, cut it like a pie for individual portions or scoop it out with a spoon. It’s perfect as a centerpiece for dinner!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: Serves 4-6
Equipment Needed: Mandoline slicer, skillet, blender, oven


Cooking Tips:

  • Adjust the spice level by varying the number and type of jalapeños.
  • Ensure the lotus root slices are uniform for even cooking.
  • For a twist, you can substitute Cotija cheese with feta cheese if unavailable.

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