HOT ASIAN CELERY SALAD

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This recipe was given to me by some friends who originally came from China.

Provided by Natasha Nalley @MomInMD

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch(es) celery
1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
20 - pieces of chinese (szechuan) pepper. you can buy this at an asian grocery store.
1 - green onion
6 - thin slices of fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

Steps:

  • Separate the sticks of celery from the plant, wash and trim.
  • Cut every stick of celery verticall into halves. Bring all the half sticks together and cut all the sticks horizontally into 1 inch pieces.
  • Boil 3 cups of water. Put the celery in the water as soon as the water boils.
  • Take out the celery right before the water is about to boil again; drain. DO NOT take out after the water is boiled. Celery should still be crisp.
  • In another pan, pour in the vegetable oil. Heat on high.
  • Chop the green onion into very small pieces.
  • Add the onion, ginger, and Chinese pepper into the pan. Cook for half a minute. Turn off heat.
  • Add the celery and salt into the pan and mix. Serve and enjoy.

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