Stir-fried Lotus Root with Pork
Stir-fried Lotus Root with Pork is a classic Chinese home-style dish, featuring crisp, thinly sliced lotus root stir-fried with tender pork slices, often with garlic and chili for flavor. It is particularly popular in regional cuisines like Sichuan and Hunan, where it is valued for its satisfying texture and savory taste.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced combination of carbohydrates from the lotus root and protein from the pork, with a moderate calorie count of around 250-350 per serving. It provides dietary fiber, vitamin C, and essential minerals like iron and potassium from the lotus root.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Zinc | 2.0 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The lotus root is culturally significant in many Asian countries, symbolizing purity and resilience, and its unique holey cross-section makes it a visually appealing ingredient. Nutritionally, it's a good source of prebiotic fiber, which supports gut health.
