Best Chinese Cold Celery Slices Recipes

SPICY COLD CELERY

Spicy Cold Celery image

Northern Chinese and Taiwanese meals-especially in restaurants-often begin with a little nibble, dishes of savory snacks that are set on the table with tea. They are generally items that you can pick up with your chopsticks and pop in your mouth in one motion. This cold celery dish is a perfect example, with just the right gentle crunch and bite to whet your appetite.

Yield makes 4 serving as a starter or side dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound celery stalks
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons vinegar, preferably rice or cider
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chili oil, optional

Steps:

Cut the celery into 2-inch lengths. Mix with the salt and 1 teaspoon of the sugar and set aside for 10 minutes while you whisk together the remaining ingredients.
Rinse, drain, and pat dry the celery, then toss with the dressing. Let stand in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours and up to a day. Serve chilled.

CHINESE CELERY

Chinese Celery image

Make and share this Chinese Celery recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
8 ounces water chestnuts, drained
4 ounces sliced mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ginger

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add all remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occassionally, or until celery is crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 570.9, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 3.1

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