Stuffed Lotus Root

This is a traditional Chinese dish where the lotus root is stuffed with a flavorful meat mixture, then steamed to perfection.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Peel the lotus root and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices.
Mix the ground pork, chopped shrimp, scallions, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Stuff each lotus root slice with the meat mixture.
Place the stuffed lotus root slices in a steamer and steam for about 1 hour, or until the lotus root is tender and the meat is cooked through.
Serve hot.