Dragon Whiskers with Sesame Sauce
Crunchy curly leaves! Rich Sesame Dressing with Hayatouri Vine
Description
A cold dish of briefly boiled young chayote shoots ('Dragon Whiskers') tossed in rich sesame sauce. Boasts amazing dietary fiber, offering satiety while keeping calories low.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Dragon Whiskers(Chayote shoots)
- Sesame paste(Zhima Jiang)
- Soy sauce
- Sugar
- Black vinegar
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Trim hard bases of Dragon Whiskers, cut to bite-size.
- Boil briefly for
- min in hot water with a little oil and salt, shock in ice water (oil preserves vibrant green).
- Squeeze moisture firmly, plate fluffily.
- Drizzle heavily with a special sesame sauce of Taiwan's 'Zhima Jiang' thinned with water, soy, sugar, and vinegar.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Rich roasted sesame aroma and black vinegar acidity
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Spinach or Saltwort (different texture but sub)
Pairing
Cold green tea、Tofu dishes
Trivia
[For Women] A popular veg sold cheaply in mass at Taiwan markets, re-evaluated as a 'god-tier diet veg' due to high nutrition and low calories. Garlic stir-fries are good, but this cold sesame style is hugely popular with women as it can be eaten heartily like a salad.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Slurp massive amounts of Dragon Whiskers coated in rich sesame sauce as a 'veg noodle' instead of actual noodles!
Allergen
Sesame, Soy, Wheat