Asian Salad With Sauteed Ginger Sesame And Garlic Recipes

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients., In a stockpot, place steamer insert or basket over 2 in. of water. Place green beans, broccoli and carrots in insert. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam vegetables, covered, 5-7 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Add spinach; cook, covered, 1-2 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted., Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. Add ginger mixture; toss to combine. Just before serving, sprinkle with peanuts, cilantro and julienned ginger.

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• Dressing --------- Put canola oil in a pan on medium high heat. When the oil is ready add the garlic (chopped very finely), crushed red pepper (or fresh red chili peppers with seeds), sesame seeds, and fresh ginger. Fry until garlic and sesame seeds are toasty brown and remove from heat. Let cool for a bit (10 minutes). You can also fry some finely chopped scallions and/or replace a tablespoon of canola oil with sesame seed oil if you like. No onions though because they soak up the oil. Put it in a mixing bowl. Add the (if you like low sodium) soy sauce, and vinegar. Add salt fresh ground pepper to taste (it shouldn't need any salt though because of the soy sauce). That makes enough dressing for about two salads. The salad ---------- On a bed of mixed greens (or spinach or kale), add sliced cucumber (about 1/2 per salad serving), finely sliced radishes and shrimp. At this point you can add some fresh finely chopped garlic now too if you like. Put about 4 tablespoons of dressing per salad and toss. Note: You should use the dressing right away, the fried garlic will lose it's crunch if you leave it sitting in the dressing overnight.

Steps:

• Add the ingredients into a mason jar. Screw the lid on tightly and shake vigorously.
• The dressing can remain in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.
• Pour over your favorite salad ingredients and enjoy!

Steps:

• In a 1 pint glass jar or larger, combine the garlic, ginger, olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and water. Cover the jar with a tight fitting lid, and shake well. Remove lid, and heat jar in the microwave for 1 minute just to dissolve the honey. Let cool, and shake well before serving. Store covered in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• In a 1 pint glass jar or larger, combine the garlic, ginger, olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and water. Cover the jar with a tight fitting lid, and shake well. Remove lid, and heat jar in the microwave for 1 minute just to dissolve the honey. Let cool, and shake well before serving. Store covered in the refrigerator.