28 September 2007

Carrot and cucumber salad

Ingredients:
  • 2 medium carrots (240g)
  • 1 telegraph cucumber (400g), sliced thinly
  • 240g mung bean sprouts, tips trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander
  • peanut dressing
  • 1/3 cup (85g) smooth peanut butter 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon sambal oelek
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 cup (125m1) coconut milk 2 tablespoons hot water

Using vegetable peeler, shave long, thin strips from carrots. Gently toss carrot with remaining salad ingredients in large bowl; drizzle with peanut dressing.
peanut dressing Combine peanut butter, garlic, sambal oelek, sauce and coconut milk in small bowl. Just before serving, stir in the hot water.

serves 4
tip: Salad and peanut dressing can be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated, covered.

From: the great asian cookbook
PREPARATION TIME 15 MINUTES