Kohlrabi Slivers and Pea Shoots with Sesame Dressing
A fresh and vibrant Japanese-inspired salad combining crisp julienned kohlrabi with tender pea shoots, dressed in a rich homemade sesame sauce. This light yet satisfying dish offers a perfect balance of textures and umami flavors.
Ingredients
- •2 ounces snow-pea shoots
- •¾ pound kohlrabi bulbs
- •⅓ cup Japanese-style sesame seeds
- •3⅓ tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- •2 teaspoons sugar
- •2 teaspoons mirin
- •1 tablespoon water
- •equipment
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Bring 2 quarts water to a boil with 2 teaspoons salt, then quickly blanch pea shoots until color brightens, about 10 seconds. Drain immediately and transfer to a bowl of cold water to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry.
5 min
- 2.
Peel kohlrabi bulbs with a small sharp knife, then cut into matchsticks with slicer. Toss together with shoots in a serving dish.
10 min
- 3.
Finely grind sesame seeds in suribachi or grinder, then transfer to a bowl and stir in remaining ingredients. (Dressing will be thick; thin slightly with additional water if desired.)
5 min
- 4.
Serve salad drizzled with some of dressing and serve remainder on the side.
2 min
