Chinese Cabbage Salad with Scallions and Roasted Peanuts

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. nam pla (Vietnamese fish sauce)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup light sesame oil
• 1 shallot, peeled and sliced into thin rings
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 small Chinese cabbage, trimmed and julienned
• ¹⁄₂ cup chopped roasted peanuts

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together rice wine vinegar, nam pla, and salt and pepper to taste. Slowly drizzle in sesame oil, whisking constantly to make a smooth vinaigrette. Add the shallots and set aside for at least 1⁄2 hour. Adjust seasoning before using.
2. Quickly sauté scallions in a little sesame oil. Place cabbage in a large serving bowl and add vinaigrette. Toss well.
3. Sprinkle the sautéed scallions and peanuts over top of salad before serving.