1. Prepare Filling and let it cool slightly.
2. Peel lotus root and cut in 1/8-inch slices.
3. Spread filling evenly over one slice; then cover, sandwich-style, with a second slice. Repeat until done.
4. Beat egg together with water; then blend in flour and salt to make a batter. Dip lotus root "sandwiches" in batter to coat. Let dry a few minutes; then dip in batter again.
5. Heat oil; add "sandwiches" a few at a time, and deep-fry until golden. Drain on paper toweling and serve. VARIATIONS:
1. In step 2, cut the lotus root in 1/4-inch slices; then cut each slice in half, but not clear through. Stuff the filling between the still-joined halves; then press the edges together.
2. In step 4, make the batter with 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons flour. FILLING FOR LOTUS ROOT:
1. Mince or grind pork. Chop onion. Mince ginger root.
2. Heat oil. Add onion and stir-fry a few times until translucent. Add pork; stir-fry until it loses its pinkness (about 2 minutes).
3. Remove pan from heat. Stir in soy sauce, salt and minced ginger root to blend. VARIATION: Reduce pork to 1/2 cup. In step 3, add, along with the other ingredients, 1 cup tightly packed spinach, parboiled and chopped fine.
From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4.
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