Spinach and Peanut Salad

Name: Spinach and Peanut Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 pound (454 g) fresh spinach, tough ends removed and discarded; 1 cup (105 g) unsalted dry roasted peanuts; 2 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar; 1 teaspoon light soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste; 2 teaspoons grated ginger; Toasted white sesame seeds, for garnishing (optional)

Preparation info

Yield
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

Chinese Homestyle

By Maggie Zhu

Published 2022

About

The combination of quickly boiled spinach and crispy fried peanuts in a gingery vinegar dressing makes for a satisfying mouthfeel. The tart vinaigrette is slightly sweet and refreshing. This is a family favorite, especially for my grandpa, because it pairs well with a cold beer.

Ingredients

1 pound (454 g) fresh spinach, tough ends removed and discarded
1 cup (105

Asia
China
Starter
Vegan

Method

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the spinach, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Strain the spinach and set aside to cool.
In a small skillet, heat the peanuts over medium heat. Once the pan becomes hot, shake it frequently. When the peanuts just start to turn golden brown, immediately transfer them to a plate