Colorful chiffonade salad
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 35 min. preparation time, 0 min. baking time
Nutrition: Calories ca 125 / Protein 3g / Carbohydr. 21g / Fat 3g
Ingredients (4 servings)
50 g | glass noodles |
200 g | spinach (fresh) |
3 | eggs |
3 cloves | garlic |
1 | carrot |
1 | cucumber |
3 leaves | Chinese cabbage |
3 tbsp | vinegar (white) |
2 tbsp | sesame oil |
1.5 tsp | salt |
3 tsp | sugar |
ice cubes | |
vegetable oil for frying |
Utensils
large saucepan, large frying pan, sieve, 2 large bowls, 2 small bowls, small saucepan, cooking spoon, cutting board, knife, spatula
Wine Tip
Riesling late harvest wine, medium-dry, 2012
This elegant, artful white wine harmonizes wonderfully with this refined salad. Aromas of apricot, blood orange, and grapefruit underscore the sweet and sour nuances of the flavors.
Step 1
Add water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Add glass noodles and cook for approx. 2 – 3 min. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
sieve, small saucepan
50 g glass noodles
Step 2
Add water to a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Blanch spinach for approx. 1 – 2 min.
large saucepan
200 g spinach
Step 3
Transfer spinach to an ice bath and allow to cool for approx. 5 – 6 min. Then, remove spinach from water and squeeze out any extra liquid. Set aside.
large bowl
ice cubes
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk eggs until blended.
small bowl
3 eggs
Step 5
Preheat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Then, add eggs to the pan and fry in one layer for approx. 1 – 2 min. from each side. Set aside to cool.
large frying pan, spatula
vegetable oil for frying
Step 6
Roughly chop spinach. Finely chop garlic. Cut carrot, cucumber, Chinese cabbage, and fried egg into thin strips.
cutting board, knife
3 cloves garlic / 1 carrot / 1 cucumber / 3 leaves Chinese cabbage
Step 7
In a small bowl, mix vinegar, sesame oil, salt, sugar, and chopped garlic.
small bowl
3 tbsp vinegar (white) / 2 tbsp sesame oil / 1.5 tsp salt / 3 tsp sugar
Step 8
In a large bowl, combine cucumber, carrots, Chinese cabbage, and glass noodles. Add dressing and mix well.
large bowl, cooking spoon
Step 9
Add chopped spinach and eggs. Gently stir to combine. Enjoy as a starter or a side dish.