Chinese Spinach and Peanut Salad

Name: Chinese Spinach and Peanut Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces; 100g) raw skin-on peanuts, soaked in cold water for at least 10 mins, then drained and dried; 1/2 cup (120ml) neutral-flavored oil, such as peanut, canola, soybean, or vegetable; 1 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight; 1 pound (450g) spinach, thick stems trimmed and thoroughly washed in several changes of water of any sand or grit (see note); 1 tablespoon (15ml) Chinese light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon (15ml) seasoning oil from the Chinese all-purpose vinaigrette recipe; 1 teaspoon (5g) Chinese Zhenjiang (black) vinegar; 1 teaspoon (4g) granulated sugar; 3 medium cloves (6g) finely minced peeled fresh garlic

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

30m

This Chinese Spinach and Peanut Salad combines tender spinach with crunchy peanuts, dressed in a flavorful combination of Chinese light soy sauce, Zhenjiang vinegar, and garlic. The result is a refreshing and satisfying salad that is perfect for a light lunch or a colorful side dish.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 2)

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1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces; 100g) raw skin-on peanuts, soaked in cold water for at least 10 mins, then drained and dried

1/2 cup (120ml) neutral-flavored oil, such as peanut, canola, soybean, or vegetable

1 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight

1 pound (450g) spinach, thick stems trimmed and thoroughly washed in several changes of water of any sand or grit (see note)

1 tablespoon (15ml) Chinese light soy sauce

1 tablespoon (15ml) seasoning oil from the Chinese all-purpose vinaigrette recipe

1 teaspoon (5g) Chinese Zhenjiang (black) vinegar

1 teaspoon (4g) granulated sugar

3 medium cloves (6g) finely minced peeled fresh garlic

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Calories

1,073kcal

53%
Fat

101g

5%
Saturated Fat

12g

0%
Carbohydrates

28g

1%
Fiber

11g

0%
Sugar

6g

0%
Protein

25g

1%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

2,186mg

109%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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