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Chinese Spinach Salad with Peanuts
Chef's Menu Description
A delicious and authentic sauces recipe for Chinese Spinach Salad with Peanuts, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 1/2 lb (225 g) spinach (tough ends removed and rinsed thoroughly)
- • 1 tablespoon Chinkiang vinegar
- • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce ((or soy sauce))
- • 1 teaspoon sugar
- • 1/4 teaspoon salt
- • 2 teaspoons ginger (minced)
- • 1/4 scant cup salted roasted peanuts (coarsely chopped)
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spinach and cook over medium heat until cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain, quickly rise with cold tap water, then drain again. Squeeze extra water out of the spinach with both hands. Chop spinach into pieces about 3” (8 cm) in length and transfer a serving bowl.
2
Phase 2
Combine black vinegar, light soy sauce, sugar, salt, and ginger in a small bowl, mix well.
3
Phase 3
Right before serving, top the spinach with peanuts and drizzle with the vinegar sauce. Serve immediately as a cold appetizer.