Friedlotusrootstuffedwithmeat

-About the recipe-

``Fried lotus root stuffed with meat'' is one of the dishes that is deeply rooted in Japanese food culture, and is enjoyed as an appetizer using seasonal vegetables. The advice to be careful with the temperature of the oil in this dish is related to the traditional method of cooking Japanese fried foods.

In Japanese deep-fried foods, maintaining the appropriate temperature of the oil is important. If the temperature of the oil is too high, only the bread crumbs will burn and won't be cooked through, so the fried ingredients may not be fully cooked. Therefore, for dishes such as ``fried lotus root stuffed with meat,'' it is recommended to keep the oil temperature at around 170℃. Japanese food culture places great importance on techniques for making fried foods crispy and light in texture, and proper oil temperature control is the key to this.

The use of lotus root also symbolizes the use of seasonal ingredients in Japanese food culture. Lotus root is in season in autumn and winter in Japan, and many homes and restaurants enjoy dishes using lotus root during that time. Using seasonal vegetables is very important in Japanese food culture, and allows you to make the most of the taste and flavor of the ingredients. Dishes using vegetables such as lotus root are unique in that they are well-suited to the Japanese dining table, which embraces the four seasons.