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fresh ginger asian sesame paste Asian sesame oil rice vinegar sugar water garlic salt Asian pear bunches carrot
Viewed: 55 - Published at: 3 years agoIngredients
- For dressing
- 1 x (1/2 inch-thick) slice peeled fresh ginger
- 1/4 c. Asian sesame paste* or possibly smooth peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp. Asian sesame oil*
- 1/4 c. rice vinegar (not seasoned)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 1 tsp Asian chile paste with garlic*
- 1/2 tsp salt For salad
- 1 1/2 lb Asian pear (1 large or possibly 2 medium)
- 4 c. trimmed watercress sprigs (from 2 bunches, 10 ounce)
- 1 x carrot, finely shredded
Method
- *Available at some Asian markets and by mail order from Ethnic Grocer
- Make dressing: Blend all dressing ingredients in a blender till smooth.
- Prepare salad: Peel pear and cut into 1/8- to 1/4 inch-thick julienne, then transfer to a bowl.
- Combine watercress and pear in a bowl, then season with salt and pepper and toss gently.
- Divide among plates, then drizzle with some dressing and sprinkle with carrot.
- serves 4
- Cooks' note: Dressing keeps, covered tightly and chilled, 1 week.
