The crunchy and spicy sweetness is addictive! Grilled lotus root with sweet and spicy sauce

The aroma of sesame seeds and batter, the crunchy texture of lotus root, and the sweet and spicy seasoning are addictive! This is an easy-to-make recipe for sweet and spicy grilled lotus root.

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Lotus Root

Ingredients (for 2 persons)

200g (7.05oz) lotus root
about 2 tablespoons potato starch
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tablespoon each of sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce
A pinch of white sesame seeds

How to make

Wash lotus root and cut into 1cm slices. You can peel the skin off or not.


Place lotus root and potato starch in a plastic bag and shake to coat lotus root with potato starch.


Heat sesame oil in a frying pan and place the lotus root on top of each other without overlapping.


Cook on both sides until lightly browned, then turn off the heat (they burn easily) and add the sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce in that order.


Add the sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce. Let the liquid evaporate over low heat to prevent burning.


Remove to a plate and sprinkle with white sesame seeds.

How does it taste?

Crispy crunchy batter, white sesame seeds, and crunchy lotus root. The surface is fragrant and the inside is juicy and pleasantly textured.


The sweet and sour seasoning matches the light flavor of the lotus root. By covering a large surface area with the batter, the seasoning is spread over the entire surface, resulting in a rich and addictive flavor. Perfect as a side dish with rice or as a snack with drinks!


This is a simple recipe to enjoy the simple taste of lotus root. This is also a good recipe for beginners who don't know how to cook lotus root.