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Spicy Minced Watercress Salad 爆淹西洋菜
This easy to prepare refreshing Chinese Chilled Watercress Salad is deliciously crisp and slightly peppery with a hint of sesame.
- Prep time
- 35 min
- Cook time
- 1 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 big bunch watercress
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp oil
- 1-2 chilis, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Wash watercress and shake dry. Chop roots off if any. Mince both leaves and stems.
- 2
Place minced watercress in bowl and add salt. Toss to mix well. Let sit for 30 mins to macerate.
- 3
Use hands to squeeze the juice out of watercress.
- 4
Heat wok over high heat. Add oil to hot wok. Add in chopped chili and stir for 10 secs. Add in minced watercress and stir fry for 1 minute. Add in sesame and give it a final stir before turning off the heat.
- 5
Let cool to room temp and then let chill in the fridge until ready to serve. Enjoy!