Kinpira Renkon (Lotus Root)

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 8 oz lotus root (renkon) ((3 inches, 7.6 cm))
• 1 cup water ((for soaking the lotus root))
• 1 tsp rice vinegar (unseasoned) ((for soaking the lotus root))
• 1 dried red chili pepper
• 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
• ½ Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
• 1 Tbsp sake
• 1 Tbsp mirin
• ½ Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce ((use gluten-free soy sauce for GF))