Ingredients with Measurements:
- 4 century eggs, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups pea sprouts
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed: None
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced century eggs, pea sprouts, red onion, cilantro, mint, and roasted peanuts.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
4. Serve immediately.
10 minutes
Temperature: Room temperature
Serving size: 4
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Protein: 10g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of century eggs, you can use regular hard-boiled eggs.
- Instead of pea sprouts, you can use any other type of sprouts or greens.
Variations:
- Add sliced cucumbers or cherry tomatoes for extra freshness.
- Use a different type of nut, such as cashews or almonds, instead of peanuts.
- Add a spicy kick with some sliced chili peppers.
Tips and tricks:
- To make the salad ahead of time, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife to thinly slice the century eggs.
- If you can't find pea sprouts, you can use snow pea shoots or mung bean sprouts instead.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
- This salad is best served cold and does not need to be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the salad in a large bowl or on individual plates.
- Garnish with additional chopped herbs or peanuts.
Garnishes:
- Chopped herbs or peanuts.
Pairings:
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats or seafood.
Suggested side dishes:
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dressing is too salty, add a bit more honey or rice vinegar to balance it out.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to wash the pea sprouts thoroughly before using them in the salad.
Food history:
- Century eggs, also known as preserved eggs or thousand-year eggs, are a Chinese delicacy that are made by preserving duck, chicken, or quail eggs in a mixture of clay, ash, salt, quicklime, and rice straw for several weeks to several months.
Flavor profiles:
- The century eggs have a unique, slightly salty and creamy flavor, while the pea sprouts add a fresh and crunchy texture to the salad.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a light and refreshing appetizer or side dish.
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Region: Chinese