Kohlrabi Slivers and Pea Shoots with Sesame Dressing

Ingredients for Kohlrabi Slivers and Pea Shoots with Sesame Dressing

• 60g snow-pea shoots, halved (475ml )

• 350g trimmed kohlrabi bulbs

• 45g Japanese-style sesame seeds (not hulled), toasted

• 45ml 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

How to make Kohlrabi Slivers and Pea Shoots with Sesame Dressing

Bring 1.9L water to a boil with 2 teaspoons salt, then quickly blanch pea shoots until colour brightens, about 10 seconds. Drain immediately and transfer to a bowl of cold water to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry.

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

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.)

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

Disclaimer

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