East — West Shredded Salad

Raw or almost raw vegetables are enjoyed in most countries, both East and West, but not in Asia, and particularly not in China where they are usually at least stir-fried, blanched or pickled. I enjoy raw vegetables, thus showing my Western culinary influences, but I understand the Chinese preference also. Hence, this East-West compromise: delicious, fresh raw vegetables covered with a heated zesty Chinese-inspired sauce that coats the salad. The result pleases both eye and palate, and creat