Salad with Three Types of Vegetables (Ban Sansi)

Name: Salad with Three Types of Vegetables (Ban Sansi)
Ingredients: 100 g carrot; 140 g cucumber; 200 g Chinese cabbage; 40 ml rice vinegar; 20 g sugar; 3 g salt; 20 ml sesame oil; 1-2 dried red chili peppers

Appetizers - Salad with Three Types of Vegetables (Ban Sansi) by Diana P. - Recipia

To prepare a fresh and flavorful salad, we start by thoroughly washing the Chinese cabbage, an essential ingredient in this recipe. It is then cut into large pieces of about 8 cm, so that it can be easily handled. After obtaining the large pieces, we will slice them into very thin strips, which will allow the cabbage to soften quickly and absorb the flavors of the dressing we will prepare. Next, we move on to the carrot, another important ingredient for this crunchy salad. It is washed well, peeled, and then cut diagonally into thin slices. This cutting technique not only provides a pleasant presentation but also an interesting texture. Once we have the carrot slices, we will cut them into very thin strips as well, so they blend perfectly with the other vegetables. The cucumber, which will add a note of freshness, is also washed and cut into thin strips, following the same method as for the carrot. After preparing all the vegetables, we place them in a large bowl, ensuring they are evenly distributed. Now it’s time to deal with the dressing. For the dressing, in a small bowl, we combine sugar, vinegar, and salt. This combination will provide a delicious contrast between sweet and sour, which will enhance the flavors of the vegetables. Once the dressing is homogenized, we carefully pour it over the vegetables in the bowl, ensuring that each strip is well coated. Next, we turn our attention to the dried chili peppers, which we cut into small pieces of about 2 cm. These will add a kick to the salad. In a pan, we heat the sesame oil over high heat, being careful not to leave it on the fire too long. Once the oil is well heated, we add the pieces of chili pepper. Their intense aroma will be immediately felt, and after a few moments, we turn off the heat. The oil flavored with chili is then poured over the salad, providing an unmistakable taste. We carefully mix all the ingredients to ensure that the dressing is evenly distributed and that each ingredient can reveal its flavors. The salad is now ready to be served, perfect as a side dish or as a light main course full of vitamins. Enjoy this fresh dish that will surely surprise your taste buds!