Chinese Celery Salad
4 servings
15 minutes
Chinese celery salad is a light and refreshing dish that perfectly embodies the philosophy of Chinese cuisine: harmony of flavors and simplicity of preparation. The main ingredient, crunchy celery, pairs with spicy green onions to create a rich texture. Soy and oyster sauces add depth of flavor to the salad, while dark sesame oil imparts a refined nutty aroma. This salad is great as an appetizer or light side dish, complementing meat and vegetable dishes beautifully. In China, fresh salads are often used to balance the rich flavors of main courses, and serving it chilled enhances the refreshing effect. With its simplicity and elegance, this dish will be a highlight on any table.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
- Celery stalk: 1 kg
- Green onion tops (scallion greens): 1 piece
2
Break the celery stalks without throwing away the leaves.
- Celery stalk: 1 kg
3
Cut the stems into five-centimeter pieces and slice each into thin strips.
- Celery stalk: 1 kg
4
Mix with leaves, drizzle with sauces and oil, and mix well again.
- Celery stalk: 1 kg
- Green onion tops (scallion greens): 1 piece
- Soy sauce: 2 teaspoons
- Oyster sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Toasted sesame oil: 1 ml
5
Serve chilled in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
