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Kohlrabi Slivers and Pea Shoots with Sesame Dressing

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Kohlrabi Slivers and Pea Shoots with Sesame Dressing

Kohlrabi Slivers and Pea Shoots with Sesame Dressing

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Equipment

  • - Vegetable Peeler: For peeling kohlrabi and other vegetables.

  • - Mandoline Slicer: Great for slicing vegetables uniformly.

  • - Salad Spinner: Removes excess water from salad greens without washing them by hand, preserving freshness.

  • - Bowl Mixer with Whisk Attachment: Ideal for whipping up the sesame dressing smoothly and quickly.

  • - Chef's Knife (Precision Kitchen Set): Essential knife for various cutting tasks in the kitchen.

  • - Glass Jar or Container with Sealed Lid: To store any leftovers, keeping them fresh longer.

  • - Citrus Juicer: Useful if you wish to add a citrus twist to your salad dressing.

  • - Salad Serving Platter: Perfect for presenting and serving the kohlrabi and pea shoots salad elegantly.

  • - Silicon Prep Pad: Helps in keeping countertops clean while cutting vegetables, including peas without damaging them.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces snow-pea shoots, halved (2 cups)

  • 3/4 pound trimmed kohlrabi bulbs

  • 1/3 cup Japanese-style sesame seeds (not hulled), toasted

  • 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons sugar

  • 2 teaspoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • an adjustable-blade slicer (fitted with julienne blade) or a julienne peeler; a suribachi (Japanese sesame-seed-grinding bowl) or an electric coffee/spice grinder

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Bring 2 quarts water to a boil with 2 teaspoons salt, then quickly blanch pea shoots until color brightens, about 10 seconds. Drain immediately and transfer to a bowl of cold water to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry.
2

Instruction 2

Peel kohlrabi bulbs with a small sharp knife, then cut into matchsticks with slicer. Toss together with shoots in a serving dish.
3

Instruction 3

Finely grind sesame seeds in suribachi or grinder, then transfer to a bowl and stir in remaining ingredients. (Dressing will be thick; thin slightly with additional water if desired.)
4

Instruction 4

Serve salad drizzled with some of dressing and serve remainder on the side.
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