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Chinese: Chinese Celery Salad

Source of Recipe

From "Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys" by Lucinda Quinn


Recipe Introduction

"Here celery stars in its own salad with winning results. I learned this recipe from Angel, a Cantonese Chinese home cook who served it with Cold Sesame Noodles for lunch. Try it with Stir-Fried Chinese Chicken and Peanuts for dinner."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 bunch of celery, top and bottom removed, stalks separated and cut in half lengthwise
â—¦ 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
â—¦ 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
â—¦ 4 tablespoons soy sauce
â—¦ 2 dashes Chinese chili oil (optional)
â—¦ ½ teaspoon sugar
â—¦ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)


Recipe

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Add the celery and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove, rinse, and cool. Peel off the fibrous strings. Cut the celery into bite-sized pieces.

In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chili oil, if using, sugar, and cilantro, if using. Toss in the celery. Cover and refrigerate to cool before serving.

Serves 4 to 6