Instructions: Small bunch fresh coriander (parsley will do as an alternative)

Cut the Chinese leaves in half lengthwise and then slice across into 10mm ribbons discarding the heavy core at the base.

Slice the red pepper into fine strips.

Cut the bamboo shoots into 10mm slices and then across again into matchstickshaped shreds.

Mix the Chinese leaves pepper shredded bamboo shoots beansprouts and carrots together in a large bowl.

Put the dressing ingredients into a blender or food processor and process until well blended.

Pour over the salad ingredients toss thoroughly garnish with coriander leaves and serve within half an hour of dressing.

This salad combines the crisp ingredients often found in a chinese stirfry vegetable dish but eaten as a salad without cooking. The delicious peanut dressing is one thats often used in south east asia to eat with vegetables or vegetable salads and although the ingredients may seem unusual its worth trying youll be converted without very much effort. It makes a good first course for a substantial meal or can be eaten with one or two other chinesestyle dishes as part of an eastern dinner in its own right.

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