Grilled Eggs with Lotus Root
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
You know, I stumbled upon this dish last summer and it's become one of my go to weeknight dinners. Grilled eggs with lotus root is surprisingly simple to pull together in under an hour, and the whole thing costs just a few dollars to make. The lotus root is such a gem here, packed with fiber and vitamin C that keeps your digestion happy, while the crispy edges contrast beautifully with the runny yolks. There's something magical about how the garlic and chili flakes perfume everything as it cooks. Trust me, once you try this, you'll be making it constantly.
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Ingredients
- 4 mediumlotus root
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tsppepper
- 2 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 6eggs
- 1 tspchili flakes
- 2 tbspfresh parsley(chopped)
- 1 mediumlemon
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Peel and slice the lotus root into 1cm thick rounds.
- 3
Toss lotus root slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Grill the lotus root slices for 8-10 minutes on each side until tender.
Tip: Brush with additional oil if needed.
- 5
In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt.
Tip: Set aside.
- 6
Crack eggs into the garlic mixture and season with pepper.
- 7
Place grilled lotus root slices onto a serving dish and top with a fried egg.
- 8
Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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