SAVORY WAY - Asian Cobb Salad

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Here is one of the 2 that I typed into the computer from the book. This

sounds so good. I haven't used this book in ages. After this week,

reading all the great recipes, i definitely will play around with the

book soon.

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Asian Cobb Salad

 

Recipe By : The Savory Way by Deborah Madison

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Herbs Salads

Soy

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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Vegetables:

2 cups spinach leaves -- fine, narrow strips

2 cups nappa cabbage -- fine, narrow strips

2 cups red cabbage -- sliced very thinly

1/2 lg cucumber -- peel, seed & sm dice

4 slender scallions -- thinly sliced on dia

1 small black radish or turnip -- cut in matchstick

1/2 block silken tofu -- cut in sm cubes

1 tbsp black sesame seeds

The Dressing:

1 clove garlic

2 tbsp peanut oil

2 tbsp fragrant sesame oil

2 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp soy sauce

1/2 jalapeno pepper -- seed, finely mince

1 tbsp tahini

6 mint leaves -- finely chopped

2 tbsp cilantro -- chopped

1 tbsp cinnamon basil -- chopped

 

For vegetables: Arrange the vegetables and the tofu lightly in separate

heaps in a wide, shallow bowl. You might divide the greens into 2 piles

each and place like kinds opposite each other, with smaller piles of

cucumber, radish, tofu and scallions in the middle. Heat the sesame

seeds in a dry p an until they begin to smell toasted, then let them

cool. Just before serving, sprinkle the seeds over the salad; then toss

with the dressing.

 

For dressing: Mash the garlic in a mortar, then gradually add the rest

of the ingredients and work them togerther to make a thick, homogenous

sauce. This can be done in a blender or food processor.

 

Suggestions: If you prefer peanuts to sesame seeds, replace the tahini

with peanut butter and use chopped roasted peanuts in the salad. Slowly

fry 1/2 cup of raw peanuts in 1 tbsp peanut oil and remove from the heat

when they start to color. Stir frequently until they are nicely browned,

then turn them out onto a paper towel to drain.

 

If you crave a chewier bite, use fried tofu (aburaage) or other prepared

tofus, usually available in health food stores or the Asian section of

supermarkets.

 

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