Lotus Root Chips

How to make crispy chips from the mysterious lotus root.
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[@manmansikla]

Hi Andong! a fun fact is that in China (maybe all over Asia, not very sure) there are 2 types of lotus roots. 7 holes and 9 holes 7 holes is with a red hue and 9 holes is more white in color, of course the cut across surface can tell you the differences at the first second. the difference is 9 holes(the one you use in the video) is more crunchy ,better for stir-fry, hot pot, blanch or raw salad, dishes with a shorter cooking time; and 7 holes type is more starchy, better for making soup, stew, braise etc My favorite Lotus root dish is tea olive(Osmanthus) sticky rice lotus root (as in Chinese: 桂花糯米藕), a chewy, sweet, floral and heartful dessert from the Jiangnan area in China, you should try it!!:)

[@jojojlc7070]

I hear wine used to be made from that as well...but where are those who remember

[@croocsss1992]

@@jojojlc7070 Osmanthus wine tastes the same as I remembered🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MeLMeLMox]

@@croocsss1992 "but where are those who shared the memories"

[@maybeme-i-7775]

Yummmy thank you for sharing!

[@bowiemtl]

Interesting that it’s actually separated by the amount of holes instead of color only

[@FredericaFazbear]

This is a fantastic way to utilize the vertical shorts format, epic!

[@al145]

I had no idea that that was what whole lotus root looked like. It's like a weird plant sausage.

[@michalmichalson7630]

This is such a high production quality short. Looking forward for the next one! :)

[@DoctorPhilGud]

THAT LOOP THO!

[@MrJcalvino]

Cut it paper thin with a mandolin

[@fpsplayer9095]

Yesss paper thin togarashi and salt your good to go.

[@jtsephiroth8958]

I work at a cocktail lounge that does lotus root chips we use a mandolin and those chips are bussin!

[@SemenTheSailor]

Was about to comment this, mandolins are awesome. Terrifying, but awesome.

[@la7427]

@@SemenTheSailor 2 of my fingertips would agree with you about the terrifying 😆

[@IamBean334]

Can the Mandalorian cut a lotus fruit?

[@AlphaCentauri24]

Did you realize he just created a perfect audio loop?

[@0x29a7]

“Nice and thin” lol

[@sarinluwang]

It's called "Thambou" in our native language. We eat it raw, as an ingredient in salad and also cooked. Sometimes as a garnish.

[@fatdandelions]

In the Netherlands in the summer they are cheap. Now they kinda are expensive. I love dishes with lotus roots. I never think of making chips of. I Will save your recipe for then. 😂

[@kavitajagtap783]

You should try lotus seeds too. Really nice and crispy, used in a lot of indian dishes or eaten fried/toasted on their own.

[@mimireuser5383]

I love lotus root! It’s so crunchy and tasty 😋

[@PiousMoltar]

When someone's like WHAT!?

[@suranumitu7734]

gotta loop it

[@noob19087]

Bought some plantain chips from the asian store today, they were pretty good. I guess you can make chips from a lot of different things.

[@al145]

sweet potato and yucca chips are really good too

[@itsukanoe7064]

Fried banana is also good! And theyre super easy to make🤤

[@islandsunset]

In India you get chips of many veggies and fruits. Plantain and banana chips are famous. Sweet potato one is good too. But my favourite is jackfruit chips found in southern India. Sweet and crunchy.

[@fckSashka]

@@al145 zucchini chips are great :)

[@vennessakuek6806]

You could use a slicer to get really thin slices - lotus crisps are a lovely festive food here

[@Jono997]

You actually managed to make shorts good. Hats off to you, Andong!

[@Akapulko]

Friend: "yo bro you got snacks?" Me: "yeah hold on let me pull out the lotus chips" Friend: "ah cool, wait wha-"

[@ikb.2321]

Nice pfp very sussy pagman

[@Akapulko]

@@ikb.2321 xqcAm did you say sussy?

[@ikb.2321]

@@Akapulko monkaLaugh yes

[@penguiin12]

People with trypophobia love it!

[@Zandercraft]

🥴

[@Plant_btw]

Im physically cringing rn since i have that

[@03warlock]

Hate it, HATE IT!!

[@thegrimreaper7]

So, people who don't exist?

[@penguiin12]

@@thegrimreaper7 really dont understand what youre saying. a lot of people have trypophobia lol

[@itsguanyu]

The loop back to start... You evil genius, I almost didn't notice!

[@joyhanson8654]

you are so the best Andong!!!

[@Trolleybus13]

"looks quite unimpressive from the outside" I dunno, two shiny interconnected lumps are kinda impressive

[@triligyblood]

I’ve been wanting to do this! I had some at s restaurant and I’m obsessed. I’d love to see how they air fry

[@dustinakadustin]

Love your content Andong.

[@everythingisiconicifyoumakeit]

i’m japanese and my mom always makes this as a snack. only difference is that she cuts the lotus roots very thin, so that it’s crispier after it’s fried.

[@user-mc5vy2vk5n]

I never ever saw lotus root in the store, I'd love to eat some. We don't have Asian groceries here and the aisles with world's cuisine in supermarkets carry the most basic stuff (coconut milk, rice noodles, ramen noodles, mie, nachos, nacho dips, tortilla wraps, sushi rice, nori sheets, if you are lucky wasabi, ginger for sushi or bamboo shoots), so yeah. From fresh produce bok choi is pretty popular, same with sweet potatoes, turmeric root, ginger root, in season lychee and kaki, in one store fresh shimeji and enoki, if you are lucky. One time I could buy taro root and it was delicious after cooking. But lotus? Never seen. 😢🙈

[@violetviolet888]

ABC XYZ: ask the store manager to get it.

[@TheMite7]

"Once we cut it open, we can see the famously curious shape of ..." Me:"TRYPOPHOBIA!!!!!!"

[@redgreen4627]

Same!

[@wolfslayer7539]

SAME

[@tukayotv2361]

same omg

[@diyashikha93]

I couldn't.. This and the weird looking flower... 🤢🤢

[@diyashikha93]

@J&J entertainment You're being insensitive. Plus, it's not always fear for some, it's a mixture of disgust and unpleasantness

[@bred8847]

I love your scar. It looks cool :)

[@ehhselele8560]

We love these in Chinese dishes :D very nice! And it’s like weirdly stringy as well like in soups !

[@MoliminousTheater]

I have never seen this plant in my life. It's interesting

[@kpv9101]

You don't know what lotus is?

[@sanjaymahato7138]

You haven't seen lotus

[@violetviolet888]

MoliminousTheater: You've never seen a water lily plant?

[@crabmansteve6844]

I can only eat lotus root when it's been cut differently due to severe trypophobia. It's absolutely delicious though but I had to look away from the video while I typed this comment.

[@takeontravel9076]

You did a good job of making the loop work well.

[@madrex512]

You should try using a mandoline when cutting stuff into chips. Plantain chips are great and the mandoline works wonders.

[@IAMDRMERVRENBARRON]

Please don't do shorts. The vertical video format is honestly a genuine sin.

[@mynameisandong]

vertical actually suits cooking content much better

[@violetviolet888]

Dok Barron, required for tiktok

[@IIGhostXII]

I really enjoy your shots and your content. By far you one of my favorite KZbin content creators

[@LizC-hq6tt]

Actually looks impressive AF!!

[@turtle6483]

Fried lotus chips are actually one of those snacks you eat during Chinese New years, normally thin and always delicious

[@banksy2870]

It is the texture of the fried lotus root that is very different. It has a unique texture.

[@linuxliaison]

I love the wrap around

[@TheCaptain0117]

Use 'besan' (gram flour) - put chilly spices in it with water.. make a thick batter then coat over it...then fry

[@Dparrey]

Honestly works pretty well with precut frozen lotus root slices if you're so inclined. Just compare the brand's for a thickness you like.

[@larryagnew2366]

Lol the you made on the second attempt said it all👏🏽😂

[@TheWutangclan1995]

In my household we use it as stir fry and it’s delicious. Sometimes we use it for a stew like with pig feet and beans. Delicious.

[@celestine3284]

I loveee lotus root chips. We always have this for Lunar New Year here in Malaysia. Something i always look forward to!!

[@indomieandchill786]

its really famous in Japan for many types of dishes. not only deep fried (using simple batter) but also soups and curry

[@ClosetEgg]

Lotus soup is just 🤌🤌🤌🤌

[@Rumade]

I'm planning to grow this in my pond this year! Apparently it is quite easy to cultivate

[@carldeithorn3450]

I've never eaten Lotus root before, but now I'm really curious! I'm definitely going to have to try this. It looks delicious! 😋

[@agape-704]

My Korean grandma made these all the time as a kid. Miss these

[@firegodessreiko]

I just bake mine...still crisp and oh so addictive~ Very tasty. I like them pickled too like banchans. Yummm~

[@FUDKOPOP]

Well this actually the first shorts cooking video i enjoyed you have my attention by saying lotus root chip Great video keep em coming

[@closetculture3025]

I have and I love them. I also have been taking Egyptian Blue Lotus flower for years to manage my paranoia, anxiety, depression and focus. That plant changed my life so much that I got it tattooed over my heart. I tell everyone about it because it helped me and I hope it will help others. Truly a blessing from our mother Earth.

[@jimbothompkins]

I was waiting for him to start making a cocktail

[@marcusquintanilla7131]

I like eating my lotus chips with my buckwheat noodles. It's one of my favorite add-ons

[@howtosurviveelectronichara6474]

Nature never fails to take my breath away and all of her magical creations. What a beautiful root fruit!

[@Serenity800]

I love lotus root so much!

[@illinoistyrantNews]

Use to cook these all the time and put them into my bento boxes

[@maxkim7937]

Yes, yes I have. Korean dishes have these as a texture enhancing garnish. We also have porridge with the roots and milk.

[@theonetruesarauniya]

You've encouraged me to try to cook with them again! Look forward to it!

[@brownie3454]

dont do it

[@evergreenfamily7407]

Lotus roots❤️❤️❤️i love it just as it is too just munching the fresh yummy

[@bobbicatton]

Looks terrific👍

[@GianTEzT]

Hi, you should check out Shingju(basically a salad) made with various ingredients including pea flour, fermented fish, chillies, etc. It's a staple from my place and one of the many dishes that holds a place in my heart. It can be made with different ingredients ie the vegetables but we use the lotus roots too. They're delicious.

[@MartinDerTolle]

Probably the first video I saw where the shorts format actually made sense

[@cheesefart570]

The tossing of the chips sound like that diarrhea meme

[@Ok-fj7xx]

So good! Makes me want to forget about my journey home

[@byeong-sookim8731]

Hey you should try pickling lotus roots. It can be usually found in korea. It is very good!

[@Calu114]

Uncle Iroh would be proud

[@SockMonkeyPal7]

Definitely the simplest way to prepare

[@flyingcucumber]

If you slice it even thinner, you'll get even better texture. From a chef/owner of a small Chinese restaurant. Btw people love the lotus chips, strongly recommend to give it a try if you haven't before

[@jellytribe1493]

i love lotus root but its hard to find whole where I live, its usually sold in slices of like...5 or so....idk what imma do with 5 slices for $15. I love the taste and versatility of lotus root, the cronch is beautiful!

[@roymustang5850]

Lotus root is very versatile ingredient, you can stir fry it, braised it, soup mix, salad mix, deep fry it, you can even turn them into a lotus flour

[@goodolrainbowpet]

never heard of this before... now i want to try it

[@dawnpatrol13]

Excellent loop setup

[@alexhoffmann3720]

Sounds delicious tbh

[@koshurkot3892]

In Kashmir, lotus Stem fries are a very popular street food

[@peachcampanella]

Lotus chips are so delicious!!!

[@timhendricks8913]

I have made lotus chips many times. Great snack.

[@wesleypipesgaming19]

Ugh those holes give me chills.

[@seanwoodburn2616]

DOOOD.... New way to eat lotus... Gonna make so much of that. Thanks!

[@Hikafujo]

I seriously love lotus roots bone broth soup 🥺

[@lowkey7243]

You NEED to try them with some kewpie mayo!!

[@KanishkPratap]

In northern India it's called Kamal kakdi (Lotus stem). We make it dry and with curry. there's also Nadru Yakhni in the state of J&K.

[@davelewinsky9852]

There’s a famouse asian desert where you cook your lotus fruit with sweet jinseing and other ingredients. It’s delicious

[@loksven83]

I love lotus root, I like to put it in alot of my cooking, most of the time I put it in my stir fry, but I do love putting it in my soup!

[@hofelt3936]

I’m always sad about not being able to find fresh lotus root at Asian markets in the US😢. Come to any vegetable market in Wuhan. The lotus root we have looks like a piece white jade it’s real pretty. Wuhan has so many dishes with a base of lotus root. I hope you can try some of them one day. My favorite is 炸藕圆 fried lotus root balls❤

[@user-xq8gx9gm7n]

They're cleary burnt💀

[@WhiteBloggerBlackSpecs]

Somewhere someone with typophobia is having a panic attack

[@kiritoalt2657]

For the first time in my life I finally see how lotus root looks like

[@grannykiminalaska]

I love them and they're low carb. Cut with a mandolin to get them super thin and crispy

[@retrochickt7947]

They also look like those slides for those toys. The one where you pull a handle and it goes to a different scene. Lol

[@kristiwallace2089]

I love it in soup!

[@luxtek1116]

The food most feared by tripophobes

[@xiominanda2956]

I tried this in 2019. It was bomb. I fell in love with lotus root. I deep fried it with corn and spices.

[@sabade.]

Thanks ill try it

[@timmwahl7097]

In japan they are used quite frequently as garnish :)

[@catnip202xch.]

We do something similar except we drag the lotus slices through a cornstarch skirt and then deep fry it.

[@muhammadizzat9011]

Been eating this thing my whole life❤️

[@3ormorecharacter]

Even better eating along with singju!!

[@katuchilife5943]

Use a rectangle cheese grader with the wide slot side to cut a more even chip. If too thin just bend the lip out a bit

[@qualitypieceofshite9011]

I always hated lotus root in soup but toss that baby in tempura flour and you get *chefs kiss

[@kuntisharma1790]

You should Try lotus root pickle 😋