Chinese cabbage salad
Description
Black wood ear mushrooms can now be purchased in any Asian food section, as well as sesame oil. Choose dark-colored oil made from roasted seeds—it's very aromatic and delicious.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Soak the Chinese mushrooms in warm water for 10 minutes. They will significantly increase in size and become pliable. Rinse, trim off the stems if present, pat dry, and cut into thin strips.
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Step 3
Thinly shred the cabbage. It is very convenient to do this with a regular horizontal vegetable peeler. Place in a deep bowl.
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Step 4
Thinly slice the carrots into strips and place on top.
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Step 5
Add the shredded green onion and half of the peanuts.
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Step 6
Place the sliced mushrooms.
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Step 7
Mix the warmed broth with sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, chili pepper, and Chinese spices in a bowl. Whisk well and use to dress the salad.
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Step 8
Mix and divide the salad into individual serving bowls. Sprinkle with green onions and the remaining peanuts on top.
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Step 9
Chinese cabbage salad is ready!
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Step 10
The salad is ready.