Dan Dan Charred Cabbage Bean Salad

• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

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Charred Cabbage Bean Salad

1/2 medium green cabbage

1 tsp coriander

1/2 tsp five spice

1/2 tsp white pepper

Kosher salt

Avocado oil

3 Persian cucumbers

1, 15oz can chickpeas

1, 15 oz can cannellini beans

1/4 cup jarred Fresno chili peppers

4 scallions, thinly sliced

1/3 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

Juice of 1 lime

1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts, roughly chopped (plus more for serving)

Dan Dan Dressing

1/4 cup Chinese sesame paste

2 cloves garlic, grated

1 1/2 tbsp tamari

1 tbsp sambal oelek

1/2 tsp Sichuan pepper or white pepper

1/2 tsp five spice

1 tbsp maple syrup

1/3 cup vegetable broth

2 tbsp chili oil

Cut the cabbage in half through the core. Cut each half again through the core to create 4 equal wedges. Cutting through the core will help keep each wedge intact. In a small bowl, mix the coriander, five spice, white pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt. Sprinkle the seasoning over each wedge on both sides.

Directions

Heat a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat and add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom. Place the wedges cut-side down in the pan. Cook undisturbed for about 7-8 minutes, or until evenly browned before flipping and searing on the other side for another 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

For the cucumber, use the flat of your blade to smack the cucumbers down their length to split them. Roughly cut on a bias into 1 inch pieces. Transfer the cucumbers to a bowl and sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt. Toss, then set to the side for at least 10 minutes. Discard any water that drains away then pat the cucumbers dry.

To a large mixing bowl add the chickpeas and cannellini beans. Place the charred cabbage on a cutting board and chop up the charred cabbage wedges, making sure to discard the core. Transfer to the mixing bowl along with the cucumbers, chili peppers, scallions, cilantro, lime juice, and peanuts. (Continued) #plantbasedrecipes