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Nov 6, 2013

Stir-Fried Lotus Root with Bacon and Vegetables | Wok Wednesdays


Finding the ingredients for this Stir-Fried Lotus Root with Bacon and Vegetables was an adventure.

This is one of the things I love about participating in Wok Wednesdays. I am forced to try ingredients I would never even think of trying otherwise. Another thing I love about participating? The support I receive from other Wok Wednesdays participants... including Grace Young, the author of Stir Frying to the Sky's Edge, the book from which we are wokking.

Stir-Fried Lotus Root with Bacon and Vegetables | Wok Wednesdays

Cloud ears. Chinese bacon. Lotus root....

Cloud ears? Turns out it is a fungus. It is usually sold dried and needs to be reconstituted in water. Amazingly, I was able to find a big pack of fresh cloud ears.

I and many of my fellow participants had to make several trips to our local Asian market after buying the wrong item or not finding one of the ingredients. Participants posted photos of what they bought and others weighed in as to whether or not they had the correct ingredient. I actually took the book to the store to show pictures of what I was looking for.

We are a dedicated group. (If you have any interest in joining a fun and dedicated group of people who are interested in learning how to stir-fry, check out the Facebook page.)

Stir-Fried Lotus Root with Bacon and Vegetables | Wok Wednesdays

Final verdict? We all loved this. This is a stunning dish and really easy to prepare once you have all of the ingredients.

In addition to the cloud ears, lotus root, and the bacon (there are some great photos of these ingredients on this blog), the dish includes snow peas, carrots, and scallions, along with ginger, chicken broth, salt and pepper, sesame oil, Shao Hsing rice wine, and soy sauce. Amazing flavor.

To get the recipe, check out page 193 of Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge by Grace Young. As participants, we've all agreed not to post the actual recipe. If you are interested in flexing new cooking muscles and want to make some amazing dishes, get the book and try this dish.


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  1. This fried lotus roots with bacon stir fry looks gorgeous. Glad to know we are in the same Wok Wednesday group. What fun! Thanks for the nice comments on my Banh mi post and for mentioning me on your baguette recipe. You have such a delicious-looking site, I may never leave. Thanks again, Karen!

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  2. Was this not the most beautiful looking stir-fry?!! The colors were amazing. Thanks for the mention. ;)

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    1. It was beautiful wasn't it? I love your step-by-step photos.

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  3. What a gorgeous stir fry, Karen! I love the look of lotus root :)

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    1. Thanks Liz. I had never cooked with it before. It really is quite amazing looking.

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  4. Mmm, this looks delicious! Never cooked lotus root before, I gotta put that on my list!

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  5. Looks delish! I need to try it soon!

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