Dua Gia Pickled Bean Sprout Salad Food

PICKLED BEAN SPROUTS (DUA GIA)

Steps:

• Place the pickling solution ingredients into a medium saucepan and heat on medium, uncovered. Stir until the sugar and salt have dissolved and the liquid has come to a gentle boil. Take off the heat and let it cool for 30 minutes.
• Prepare the vegetables. Put the vegetables in a large bowl and use your hands to toss through.
• Put the vegetables in the pickling jar. Pour the pickling solution over the top and seal.
• Leave in the fridge for at least one day.

DUA GIA (PICKLED BEAN SPROUT SALAD)

Steps:

• To make the brine, combine the sugar, salt, vinegar and 1 cup water in a large saucepan and warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from the heat and completely cool.
• At least 40 minutes and up to 2 hours before serving, add the bean sprouts, carrot and scallions to the brine. Use your fingers to toss the vegetables. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning the vegetables 2 or 3 times to expose them evenly to the brine. At first, the vegetables won't be covered by the brine, but then they will shrink. They're ready when they're almost covered with brine and taste pleasantly tangy and are a mix of crunchy and soft. If needed, let them sit for 10 minutes longer.
• Drain the vegetables and pile them high on a plate. Serve at room temperature within 2 hours to enjoy them at their peak.