Ingredients
8 ounces lotus root
2 cups water for boiling
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon white sesame seeds
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon sesame oil
½ cup of water
Directions:
Prepare the Lotus:
Melt the sugar over low heat until it begins to caramelize.
Add 1/2 cup water and lemon juice and return to a simmer.
Add sliced lotus and simmer until liquid is nearly gone.
Remove from heat and cool.
Serve:
Dress with honey, sesame oil, sesame seed and serve.

Serving size: About 3 ounces.
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67.54
Calories From Fat (10%) 7
Calories From Protein (6%) 4.38
Calories From Carbohydrates (83%) 56.15
Calories From Alcohol (0%) 0
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.81g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.12g <1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.33g
Trans Fatty Acids 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 101.23mg 4%
Potassium 323.02mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 14.78g 5%
Fiber 2.84g 11%
Sugar 4.68g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
Net Carbohydrates 11.94g
Protein 1.56g 3%
Vitamin A 0.8IU <1%
Vitamin C 26.71mg 45%
Calcium 30.51mg 3%
Iron 0.72mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.01mg <1%
Vitamin D 0IU 0%
Thiamin 0.09mg 6%
Riboflavin 0.13mg 7%
Niacin 0.25mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 8%
Folate 8.27mcg 2%
Vitamin B12 0mcg 0%
Pantothenic Acid 0.22mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.08mcg <1%
Phosphorus 59.36mg 6%
Magnesium 14.92mg 4%
Zinc 0.26mg 2%
Copper 0.17mg 8%
Manganese 0.16mg 8%
Selenium 0.46mcg <1%
Alcohol 0g
Caffeine 0mg
Water 78.22g 0%
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