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Bean Sprout Salad with Warm Shiitakes, Chinese Chives and Chinese Ham Vinaigrette
Recipe Courtesy of Ming Tsai

Ingredients
1 cup sliced shiitakes
2 shallots, minced
1 cup chopped Chinese chives
1/2 cup sliced Chinese ham, julienned
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup Chinese black vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 pound bean sprouts, hair removed

Directions

In a hot saute pan, coat with a little olive oil, and
saute the shiitakes and shallots until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the chives, and
ham and stir. Deglaze with both vinegars and season. Whisk in the oil, add
mustard, check for seasoning and bring back to temperature. Drizzle on top of the
bean sprouts to wilt. Mix well and verify seasoning.

PLATING Mold the salad in o-rings and drizzle with leftover vinaigrette.

Wine Recommendation: Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand,
1998