Irresistible Spicy Lotus Root Stir Fry with Aromatic Ginger and Garlic - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 12 slices lotus root (approx. 2 segments), washed, peeled, and sliced (about ⅛ inch thick)
• Water, sufficient to submerge lotus root slices
• Salt, to taste
• ½ lemon, juiced, or 2 tablespoons vinegar (to prevent oxidation if using fresh lotus root)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar or preferred sugar substitute
• 60 millilitres water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon light-flavoured oil (increase to 2 tablespoons if not using a non-stick pan or wok)
• 2.5 centimetres ginger knob, peeled and grated
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha or as desired (doubanjiang may be substituted)
• ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes or to taste
• 2 spring onions, whites separated from green, whites chopped for stir fry and greens reserved for garnish
• Blanched lotus root (prepared as above)