Spicy Cold Celery

Name: Spicy Cold Celery
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb celery rib, trimmed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons vinegar (preferably rice or cider); 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced; 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)

⏱ 190 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Vegetable

This chilled celery salad offers a crisp and refreshing side dish. Celery is first salted and sugared to draw out moisture, then tossed in a savoury dressing of sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and optional chilli oil. After marinating in the fridge for several hours, the flavours meld into a deliciously tangy and spicy appetiser or accompaniment. The total preparation time is about 190 minutes, including chilling, and it serves four people.

Ingredients

1 lb celery rib, trimmed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar (preferably rice or cider)
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)

Method

Slice the celery ribs into pieces roughly 2 inches long. Combine these with the salt and sugar, then leave them to sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, minced garlic, and optional chilli oil together in a separate bowl.
Thoroughly rinse the celery, drain it well, and pat it dry with a kitchen towel. Combine the celery with the prepared dressing. Place the mixture in the refrigerator to marinate for a minimum of three hours, or for up to a full day.
Serve the dish straight from the refrigerator while it is still nicely chilled.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium923600 mg

Recipe details

CategoryVegetable

AuthorMomEof3