Lotus Root and Pork

• 3 cm (1¼ in) lotus root
• 70 g (2½

Peel the lotus root and slice into 3 mm (⅛ in) rounds, then cut each round in half. Cut the slices of pork into thin strips about 2 cm (¾ in) wide. Heat the sesame oil in a saucepan on a medium heat and sauté the pork until browned. Add the lotus root and continue to cook for 1 minute, then add the dashi. When it comes to the boil, lower the heat to medium–low and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in th