Chilli Bean Lotus Root and Shiitake Mushroom Stir-Fry - Sincerely Aline

Ingredients

• 1 medium lotus root
• 3 tablespoons neutral oil for cooking, divided
• 2 cm fresh ginger piece, peeled, roughly chopped
• 5 large fresh shiitake mushrooms, dried stem removed, sliced
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, liquid aminos/tamari (for a GF option)
• 2-3 garlic chive stalks, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons doubanjiang
• Pure toasted sesame oil, to finish
• Fried shallots, to finish (optional)