Nettle salad with young nettles

Description

Perfect for everyday meals. You can buy nettles at a store or market, or pick them yourself (if you're lucky enough to find young ones). This unusual salad is served cooled. It can be served with a side of boiled rice. You may add nuts to enhance the flavor. Garnish as desired and serve.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Thoroughly wash the nettle under running water. Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil, add the nettle and cook for 1 minute.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Place the nettle in a colander and rinse under cold water. Leave to drain.

3. 3

   Step 3

   In a skillet, heat the peanut oil, peel the garlic and chop it coarsely, wash the onion and chop it finely, add to the hot oil, and sauté for several minutes.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Remove the skillet from the heat and add chili oil, soy sauce, vinegar, granulated sugar, and mix thoroughly.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Transfer the nettle to a bowl, pour the pan contents over it, mix well, and sprinkle with ground Sichuan pepper.