[Simple Dinner Recommendation] Chewy Braised Lotus Root and Sumi's Side Dishes Braised Burdock Root Recipes

If you are wondering, 'What should I eat for dinner tonight?' and are looking for simple dinner menu recommendations, we recommend chewy braised lotus root and seasonal braised burdock root. Lotus root dishes range from fried lotus root and lotus root chips to lotus root salad recipes. Among them, we introduce how to make delicious braised lotus root in the style of Sumi's Side Dishes, which is just as good as Baek Jong-won's braised lotus root or the recipe from *Altooran*. We also looked into how to make delicious braised burdock root that is just as good as Baek's braised burdock root.

Sumi's Side Dishes Braised Lotus Root Recipe

Ingredients: 1 lotus root, brewed soy sauce and water in a 4:6 ratio, 3 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame oil, sesame seeds

1. After peeling the raw lotus root, cut out any spoiled parts with a knife and slice it flat into pieces about 5mm thick.

2. The seasoning ratio for Sumi's Side Dishes braised lotus root is 4 parts soy sauce to 6 parts water.

3. Add 3 tablespoons of sugar to the prepared seasoning and mix well to add sweetness.

4. Put the prepared lotus root and the Sumi's Side Dishes seasoning in a pot and simmer over medium heat.

5. When about 1/3 of the braising liquid remains, turn off the heat and add 3 tablespoons of honey.

6. Finally, drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds to complete Sumi's Side Dishes braised lotus root.

Sumi's Side Dishes Braised Burdock Root Recipe

Ingredients: 2 burdock roots, 200g minced beef, 1/3 tbsp brewed soy sauce, a pinch of pepper, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tbsp sugar, 1 dried chili, 6 tbsp water, 4 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp plum syrup, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame oil, sesame seeds

1. Season the minced beef with 1/3 tbsp soy sauce, pepper, 1 tsp minced garlic, and 1/2 tbsp sugar.

2. Peel the burdock root and discard the ends. Cut into appropriate sizes and slice thinly.

3. Put 6 tbsp of water and 4 tbsp of dark soy sauce in a pan, and julienne the dried chili.

4. Add the prepared burdock root and simmer over low heat. Add more water or soy sauce if needed.

5. Add the julienned dried chili and 1 tbsp of plum syrup, then add the seasoned beef and break it apart.

6. Once the beef is cooked, taste it and adjust the amount of soy sauce to your preference.

7. Add 2 tbsp of honey and 1 tbsp of sesame oil, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and mix well to complete Sumi's Side Dishes braised burdock root.