Oriental Salad Bean Sprout And Snow Pea Salad Food

ASIAN SNOW PEA TOSS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the marmalade, vinegar, sesame oil and ginger; set aside., Cook edamame according to package directions, adding the snow peas during the last minute of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl. Stir in the black beans, red pepper and green onions. Add the marmalade mixture, mandarin oranges, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

ORIENTAL SALAD (BEAN SPROUT AND SNOW PEA SALAD)

Steps:

• If you desire, pick over the bean sprouts to remove and discard the tiny curlicues at the top and/or bottom. Put the bean sprouts in a salad bowl.
• Drop the snow peas into a basin of boiling water lightly seasoned with salt. Bring to the boil and drain. Chill under cold running water. Drain. Add to the bean sprouts.
• Cut the ham and turkey breast into very fine shreds. There should be about two cups of each. Add this to the bowl.
• Add the celery, scallions and water chestnuts. Sprinkle with the coriander.
• To make the salad dressing, blend the mustard, egg, ginger and vinegar in a mixing bowl. Start beating with a wire whisk while gradually adding the oil. Add salt and pepper.
• Serve the salad and salad dressing separately if desired. Or toss the salad with the dressing.

ASIAN DUCK CONFIT WITH CITRUS PEA SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• Duck Confit:
• Duck Confit: In a large bowl, mix everything together but the duck and fat. In a tall pan, line the bottom with a layer of the mixture. Place duck legs on top, then cover with another layer. Place in refrigerator overnight (24 hours). In a tall casserole or rondo, melt the duck fat. Set oven at 300 degrees. Wipe off all the mixture and place in fat. Watch carefully, you never want the fat to boil. Cook in the oven for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, or until meat is falling off the bone. Pull from fat and serve immediately or when stored overnight, pan sear at medium heat until brown and crispy on both sides.
• Citrus Pea Sprout Salad:
• For the Citrus Pea Sprout Salad: In a small bowl, combine the juices and whisk in the oils. Season and add the herbs. Check for flavor and toss with the sprouts.
• Plating: Place a small mound of the salad on a plate and top with two duck legs.

CITRUS PEA SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender, add the segments and Dijon and blend on high speed. Drizzle in the oil and season. Toss 1/2 of the vinaigrette with the sprouts, check for seasoning, and add more vinaigrette if necessary. Set aside any leftover vinaigrette.

CRISP SNOW PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Snip ends and remove string from snow peas. Fill a large bowl full of ice water.
• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil, and add snow peas and carrots.
• Cook just until snow peas turn bright green, about 15 seconds, drain and plunge into cold water. Drain well and pat dry.
• Cut snow peas diagonally into ½-inch (1-cm) wide pieces. Place in a bowl along with carrots.
• To prepare dressing, whisk soy with lemon juice, sesame oil, sugar and wasabi powder, making sure sugar and wasabi powder are dissolved.
• Stir with snow peas and carrots. Taste and add salt if needed. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

CHINESE SNOW PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl combine snow peas, chestnuts and radishes. Toss well to combine.
• In a seperate bowl wisk together oil, vinegar, honey, and celery seeds.
• Pour dressing over vegetables and toss.
• Chill 1 hour, tossing frequently.
• Serve.