Braised Orange Anise Lotus Root - Healthy World Cuisine

Braised Orange Anise Lotus Root - Healthy World Cuisine

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Braised Orange Anise Lotus Root are sweet and topped with an orange anise honey reduction for the perfect slightly sweet Chinese New Year Treat.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 300 grams lotus root ( 2 sections peeled, washed and sliced into 1/4 inch pieces (can use canned or preserved lotus in plastic))
  • water (enough to cover the lotus root in wok or pan)
  • 1.5 cups orange juice (freshly squeezed (or can use canned/boxed OJ))
  • 4 whole star anise ((or 1 teaspoon ground 5 spice powder))
  • 3 tbsp honey (( add more if you like it sweeter or if your oranges are not sweet enough for you))
  • 1 tsp osmanthus flower (optional for garnish)

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