Cold Tossed Shepherd's Purse
Blanched shepherd's purse is tossed cold with dried tofu strips and julienned carrot for a refreshing taste.
Ingredients
Shepherd's purse (washed, old leaves removed)
Dried tofu (cut into thin strips)
Carrot (cut into thin strips)
Oil (for blanching)
a pinch
Salt
to taste
Sesame oil
to taste
Vinegar
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Wash the shepherd's purse and remove any old leaves. Blanch it in a pot of boiling water, adding a pinch of salt and a little oil during blanching. About half a minute is enough.
2
Step 2
Cut the dried tofu and carrot into thin strips — the finer the better for a nicer texture. Optionally, blanch the carrot strips in hot water according to personal preference.
3
Step 3
Combine the shepherd's purse, carrot strips, and dried tofu strips. Add sesame oil, salt, and vinegar, then toss well to combine.
