Chinese Spinach Salad
Chinese Spinach Salad, also known as 凉拌菠菜 (Liáng Bàn Bō Cài), is a simple yet flavourful cold dish that’s often served as a side on Chinese dining tables. It’s light, refreshing, and bursting with garlicky aroma and a touch of spice from dried chilies.
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Servings: 1
Calories: 222kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch spinach
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1-2 dried chilli
- 1 tbsp hot oil
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- ½ tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
Instructions
- Blanch the spinach: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add spinach and blanch briefly until it softens and turns bright green. Transfer to cold water, drain well, and gently squeeze out excess water.
- Prepare the hot oil seasoning: Heat 1 tbsp oil until hot. Add garlic and dried chilli and cook briefly until fragrant. Immediately pour the hot oil over the spinach.
- Add seasonings: Add 1 tsp light soy sauce, ½ tsp dark soy sauce, 1 tsp vinegar, and 1 tsp oyster sauce. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately, warm or chilled, as a light and savoury side dish.
Notes
- Make it spicy: Add a spoonful of chilli oil for an extra kick.
- Add crunch: Top with toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts.
- Make ahead: This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to a day — great for meal prep!
Nutrition
Serving: 150g | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 937mg | Potassium: 1953mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 32015IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 352mg | Iron: 10mg