Pollock Roe Lotus Root Pot Rice

October 30, 2026

[ A bowl full of the deep flavor of pollock roe ]

Classic pollock roe is Deokhwa's signature roe, made with master Jang Seok-jun's recipe and known for its smooth, mild umami. Here is a hearty pot of crunchy lotus root and fluffy rice with the flavor of pollock roe: Pollock Roe Lotus Root Pot Rice.

Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

Pollock roe | Classic pollock roe
Main ingredients | Lotus root, scallions, rice
Other ingredients | Dark soy sauce, mirin, tuna fish sauce, sugar

How to make

STEP 1
Slice the lotus root to a suitable thickness (about 0.5cm).

STEP 1

STEP 2
Add plenty of oil to a pot for pot rice and stir-fry the lotus root.

STEP 2

STEP 3
When the lotus root starts to brown, add the soy sauce mixture and stir-fry together. (Sauce: 0.5 Tbsp dark soy sauce, 0.5 Tbsp mirin, 0.5 Tbsp tuna fish sauce, 1 Tbsp sugar)

STEP 3

STEP 4
Add the rice and stir-fry, then add water, cover and cook for 4 minutes over medium heat and 10 minutes over low heat. Turn off the heat and let it steam for 5–10 minutes.

STEP 4