Ika Sansai Salad Recipe
Do you like tasty salads? Try this Ika Sansai Salad Recipe. It's from Japan and has squid and mountain veggies, making it a crunchy and flavorful delight.
Ingredients
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 Carrot
- 2 Green onions
- 2 Whole squid (approximately 1 pound)
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 1 tsp Sugar
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Clean squid thoroughly, saving tentacles. Remove the quill, and peel off the skin.
- Boil water with a pinch of salt. Blanch squid for 1-2 mins.
- Transfer the squid to an ice bath. Slice cucumber, carrot, chopped green onions.
- Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar in a bowl.
- Cut squid into rings, and tentacles into pieces. Toss with veggies.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds. Refrigerate salad for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh squid and crispy veggies for a top-quality salad.
- Keep the dressing light so the squid and veggies' flavours shine.
- Put your Ika Sansai Salad in the fridge before serving for the best taste.