Braised Orange Anise Lotus Root

• Produce

  • 1 Lemon - juice of one lemon
  • 1 Lotus root - 2 sections

• Condiments

  • 1 Honey

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Star anise

• Drinks

  • 1 Orange juice

• Other

  • water - enough to cover the lotus root in wok or pan

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Description

Directions

• Step 1: Wash, peel and slice your lotus root. Make sure you immediately sprinkle and rub the lemon juice on top to prevent oxidation. I used a peeler. Make sure you dont take to much off as just beneath are the little round holes that look pretty to display.Step 2: Place your lotus roots, lemon peel and just enough water to cover the lotus roots and boil for about 3 minutes. Drain lotus roots and rinse with cold water. Set aside the lemon rinds as you will no longer need these.Step 3: Place the lotus toot back into the wok/pan and add 1.5 cups of orange juice and star anise to the wok. Simmer for 30 minutes stirring the lotus roots occasionally.  Add honey and simmer and stir just until about 75 percent of the orange anise honey sauce is reduced about 15 minutes. Taste the sauce and add more honey if you like it sweeter. Set aside.Step 4: Place your braised orange anise lotus roots on plates and spoon over the orange anise honey reduction and garnish with guihau (Osmanthus flowers). Enjoy!