Quick and Easy Recipe - Oriental Pressed Salad

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Quick and Easy Recipe - Oriental Pressed Salad
Preparation time : 15 minutes
Cooking time : 15 minutes
Planning ahead : Needs to be chilled
Serving size : up to 12

Ingredients for the sweet and sour vinaigrette dressing :

2 1/2 cups of apple cider vinegar.
2 1/2 cups sugar.
2 1/2 teaspoons sliced garlic.
2 1/2 teaspoons sliced ginger.
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

Procedure :

Simply mix together the dressing ingredients in a glass or stainless steel pot (do not use aluminum). Boil for 5 minutes without stirring then lower heat and simmer until syrupy (about 15 minutes or so)

Ingredients for the salad :

1 cup white onions, cut into 1/8" strips, with the grain.
1 582-gram can bamboo shoots, cut into 1"x2" width x 1/8" thick slices, lengthwise (2 cups).
1 cup sweet red or green pepper, cut into thin strips (thicker than julienne).
1-2 cups cucumber rounds (1/4" thick circles. Seeds may be removed if desired).
1 head Chinese cabbage, cut into 1-inch slices, leaving the width of the leaves as is, to make around 6-8 cups.

Procedure :

1. Prepare the vegetables while the vinaigrette dressing is simmering.

2. In your container of choice, arrange the vegetables in the following order, first ingredients to add (bottom) to last (top): onions, bamboo shoots, sweet peppers, cucumbers, and finally the Chinese cabbage.

3. Take some of your vinaigrette dressing, while still boiling, and pour all over the vegetables. With a weighted plate, press the vegetables down until the cabbage leaves are wilted.

4. Until the sweet and sour dressing cools, leave at room temperature. (may take about one hour) If the bowl overflows, just discard some of the liquid. This dish is best served after being refrigerated overnight, but you may also serve immediately.

5. Toss salad to mix ingredients together before serving. Once prepared, this will make for a good quick and easy salad for those of you who wants meals in a hurry.



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