Lotus Root Chips
Okay, you know you can make potato chips in the microwave. But can you do the same thing with lotus root? I decided to find out after seeing these fried lotus root chips on the what the hell does a vegan eat anyway blog.
The answer is Yes! And how do they taste? Pretty much like potato chips, with holes. Then why should you make these instead of potato chips? Well, you shouldn't...unless you've got a spare lotus root or just like the happy-daisy look of them.
Lotus Root Chips
Peel the lotus root. Use a mandolin or other uniform slicing tool to very thinly slice the lotus root. You want all slices to be the same thickness, the thinner the better.
Rub a microwaveable plate with oil, and arrange the slices in a single layer, not touching or overlapping. Microwave until they become almost uniformly brown. Start with 2 minutes and add minutes until they are done. (Mine took about 7 minutes.) Be careful not to burn them, but don't under-cook them or they will not be crispy.
When they're brown, remove them from the microwave, sprinkle them with salt or other seasoning (I used a spicy Cajun blend), and allow them to cool. They will become crispy as they cool.
Enjoy! They're not very substantial because of all the holes. But the same technique will work with potatoes, so why not peel yourself a potato and enjoy some virtually fat-free potato chips. Or...hmmm...do you think this would work with parsnips? 
Tags: vegan recipes vegetarian cooking food fat-free
Labels: gluten-free
posted by SusanV at 5:29 PM
12 Comments:
One of my favorite treats from the UK is crisps made from beets, carrots and parsnips. Theirs are fried though. I will have to give this a try!
thanks for commenting on my blog!! this looks absolutely delicious, I love lotus roots and have to try this sometime. is it ok to link to your blog? I should've asked first, I'm so sorry.
These do look really cute -- but I bet it's not something you'd want to make enough of to feed at a party or anything. (Just watching the microwave for that long would drive me insane!)
I giggled at the idea of a "spare lotus root" -- because I've never seen or heard of one before. :)
Like I said, they look wonderful, and perhaps would make for a nice garnish with some Texas Caviar or something? Do they get soggy when dipped into something wet?
Now I'm hungry for Texas Caviar... ;o)
Hi Jane M, and welcome! I hadn't seen your blog before, so I popped over for a look-see. I love your cats! I'm owned by 4 felines, myself, as well as a puppy.
Hi Gamin, and you're welcome! Of course it's great if you link to my blog--no need to ask first!
Hey Shawn, I'm afraid these little beauties would be too delicate to hold up under Texas Caviar. It's not that they'd get soggy but that they'd break into a dozen pieces.
And, just to show you the eclectic nature of my fridge, I did happen to have a spare lotus root that I was afraid was going to go to waste, which is why I made these chips. :-)
Susan, your tempting me me here. I'm a bit of a micro snob but I say "Go parsnips!".
(thanks for the link!)
but I bet it's not something you'd want to make enough of to feed at a party or anything.
actually, we do make these for our annual holiday party, along with beet and sweet potato chips. The lotus root ones are always the first thing we run out of ;)
Another reason to use my microwave besides nuking bacterias off of things!!! This is wonderful especially because no oven is required, and I love the fun shapes! What about taro root?
These are beautiful, Susan! The microwave is great for making fat-free potato and vegetable chips, but these are so decorative. BTW, anyone who is worried about microwave safety, read
this article.
Hi,
Cool blog....I am vegetarian, but never tried being a vegan...The thought of soy products and tofu puts me off....But after reading your blog, I may experiment with tofu and soymilk...:)
The lotus root thing seems fun..but where do u get lotus roots in the US?? I am from India and I have never seen lotus roots in any supemarket here.....
HI
Can someone help me in searching the fresh Lotus Roots in and around London.
Sunil
Sunil,
You can buy fresh lotus roots at the oriental supermarket in "Oriental City" in Colindale, North London. I am sure you will also find it in many chinese supermarkets.
K
I found this recipe after googling lotus root recipes because I do, actually, have a "spare lotus root" - left over from making your yaki fu stew, which was amazing! I will try this recipe. The chips are so pretty!
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