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Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Co-op Cookin’: Tatsoi Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

Another new-to-us green in the CSA share during recent weeks!  Tatsoi looks an awful like spinach with paler stems and is related to bok choi.  A quick bite revealed a tangy taste, not as peppery as a radish or as bitter as chard.  Bok choi is definitely more mellow, but very similar.  This is a great salad to prepare early in the day and allow to ‘chill out’ in the refrigerator until dinner is ready.

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Tatsoi Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

12 oz tatsoi leaves and stems, washed and ripped into bite sized pieces 
2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar (I used Dark Sushi Vinegar)
1 Tsp Grated Fresh Ginger Root
1 Tsp sugar (or 1/2 packet Splenda)
Dash or Three of Hot Sauce (Sriracha Ideally, but I had and used Tapatio, haha!)
1/4 c chopped Peanuts, if desired, for garnish

Prep: Bring a pot of water to boil and blanch tatsoi for ONLY 1 minute (Time It!), then drain and immerse in ice water.  Drain and dry or give ‘em a spin in the Salad Spinner.

In medium bowl, combine soy sauce through hot sauce, then stir in tatsoi.  Cover and chill for at least an hour, or up to 8 hours.  Before serving, toss to distribute dressing evenly.  Garnish with peanuts to serve.

Note: Toasted Sesame Seeds would also be a rockin’ garnish… I just didn’t have any, and I am all about using what I have on hand, which explains why I never follow recipes very closely.  :)

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