Tiger Vegetable Salad (Lao Hu Cai)
INGREDIENTS
1 large bunch cilantro, with the thick stems removed, cut into 3-inch
lengths (about 5 cups, loosely packed)
1 green bell pepper or 1 cucumber, stemmed, seeded and slivered
1 fresh chili pepper, stemmed, seeded and slivered
2 scallions, slivered
¼ teaspoon salt
Sesame oil and white vinegar, to taste.
DIRECTIONS
1. In a bowl, combine cilantro, green pepper, chili pepper and
scallions.
2. Add vegetable oil and salt; toss lightly. Add a few drops of sesame
oil, vinegar and more salt to taste; toss again.
3. Pile on a plate and serve immediately; salad wilts quickly.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings. Time: 15 minutes
