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Chili Crisp Snap Pea Salad Recipe

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A vibrant and fresh Chili Crisp Snap Pea Salad featuring blanched edamame, crisp snap peas, fresh cilantro and scallions, tossed in a flavorful homemade chili crisp dressing with toasted sesame seeds, honey, grated ginger, and hot sesame oil. Perfect as a light side dish or paired with teriyaki salmon and rice for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 cup (140 g) frozen shelled edamame
  • 1 package (6.5 oz or 180 g) snap peas, thinly sliced on a bias
  • 1/4 cup packed cilantro, finely chopped
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced on a bias
  • 1 tbsp (10 g) lemon juice
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Dressing

  • 2 tsp (3 g) toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tsp (10 g) honey
  • 2 tsp (11 g) finely grated ginger
  • 1 tsp (6 g) chili crisp (adjust to spice preference)
  • 2 tbsp (16 g) sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Blanch the edamame: Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a generous pinch of kosher salt along with the frozen shelled edamame. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 3 minutes or until some beans start to float. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water to halt cooking.
  2. Prep the snap peas and greens: Wash and pat dry the snap peas. Thinly slice them on a bias for enhanced flavor and texture. In a serving bowl, combine the sliced snap peas, chopped cilantro, sliced scallions, and blanched edamame. Drizzle with lemon juice and set aside.
  3. Make the dressing: In a heat-proof bowl or jar, combine toasted sesame seeds, honey, grated ginger, and chili crisp. Heat sesame oil in a pan over high heat until shimmering and watery, indicating it is hot but not burnt. Carefully pour the hot oil over the aromatics to flash cook the ginger and intensify flavors. Stir thoroughly to combine.
  4. Finish and serve: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, sprinkle with a generous pinch of kosher salt, and toss well to combine. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve immediately as a refreshing side or pair with teriyaki salmon and sticky short-grain rice for a complete meal. Optionally, top with crispy rice for added crunch.

Notes

  • Thinly slicing the snap peas on a bias changes their texture and flavor, making the salad more enjoyable.
  • Adjust the amount of chili crisp to suit your preferred spice level.
  • Flash cooking the ginger with hot sesame oil unlocks deeper flavors in the dressing.
  • This salad is best served fresh to maintain crispness.
  • Can be paired with sticky rice and fish dishes for a full meal.

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