Follow these steps for perfect results
sesame oil
vegetable oil
shallot
minced
rice wine vinegar
lemon juice
soy sauce
vegetable oil
sea parsley
carrots
peeled and julienned
jicama
peeled and julienned
cucumbers
peeled, seeded and finely julienned
sesame seeds
toasted
Prepare the vinaigrette by combining sesame oil, vegetable oil, minced shallot, rice wine vinegar, lemon juice, and soy sauce in a blender.
Process the ingredients until smooth.
Set the vinaigrette aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a small heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Add one-third of the sea parsley to the hot oil.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sea parsley is crispy, approximately 4 minutes.
Remove the crispy sea parsley with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
In a large bowl, combine carrots, jicama, cucumber, and the remaining fresh sea parsley.
Toss the vegetables to combine.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss again to coat evenly.
Crush the fried sea parsley.
Sprinkle the crushed fried sea parsley and toasted sesame seeds over the salad.
Serve immediately.
Expert advice for the best results
Make the dressing ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.
Adjust the amount of soy sauce to taste.
For a spicier salad, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 minutes
Dressing can be made 1 day in advance.
Arrange the salad in a shallow bowl, ensuring the crispy sea parsley is visible on top.
Serve as a side dish with grilled fish or chicken.
Serve as a light lunch.
The acidity complements the vinaigrette.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Sea parsley is a common ingredient in Japanese and Korean cuisine.
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