KARASHI RENKON (Lotus Root with Japanese Hot Mustard) - REGIONAL food from KUMAMOTO, JAPAN

Karashi Renkon (辛子蓮根) is a popular regional dish on the island of Kyushu in Japan. A mixture of miso and Japanese karashi hot mustard is stuffed in lotus root, coated in turmeric flour batter, and deep-fried until a crispy crust forms. RECIPE starts ▶ 01:07 PRINT RECIPE ▶ Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 5 hours 40 minutes (incl 5 hr refrigerate time) Servings: 6 as side dish/appetizer Ingredients: 1 lotus root (renkon) (6 inch, 15 cm) 1 tsp rice vinegar 3