Recipes

Steamed Choy Sum with Sweet Shallot Vinaigrette

  • Serves

    serves 4

Dressing the greens before cooling infuses them with more flavor than simply pouring and tossing.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. nam pla (Vietnamese fish sauce)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 cup light sesame oil
  • 1 shallot, peeled and sliced into thin rings
  • 1 lb. choy sum

Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Trim ends of choy sum. Peel the thicker stems, then steam until tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer to a serving plate and pour vinaigrette over hot greens. Serve warm, or chill and serve cold later.

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