Korean Stir-fried Lotus Root
Yeongeun Jorim is a classic Korean side dish (banchan) featuring thinly sliced lotus root braised in a savory, slightly sweet soy sauce-based glaze. The dish highlights the root's natural crisp texture and is often seasoned with garlic, scallions, and a hint of sesame oil.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a low-fat, high-fiber option, providing a good source of plant-based protein and essential minerals like potassium and copper. A typical serving contains roughly 100-150 calories, depending on the amount of sugar and oil used in the glaze.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Lotus root is culturally significant in East Asia, symbolizing purity and resilience as it grows from mud to bloom beautifully. Nutritionally, its unique hollow chambers and high fiber content make it excellent for digestive health, while its vitamin C and antioxidant content support immune function.
