Raw Asian-Style Asparagus & Carrot Salad with Soy & Lime Dressing

Total time 30 mins

20 mins preparation time

10 mins cooking time

A healthy and delicious raw salad of asparagus and carrot tossed in a zingy asian-style dressing of Kikkoman soy sauce, shrimp paste, brown sugar and lime

Ingredients

4 portion(s)

1 bunch

British asparagus spears, cut into long thin strips

large carrot, cut into long thin strips

courgette, cut into long thin strips

2 tbsp

sunflower oil

shallot, finely sliced

clove garlic, finely sliced

1 tbsp

fresh mint

 ½ tsp

dried red chilli

For the dressing:

Juice of 1 lime

2 tbsp

Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Less Salt Soy Sauce

1 tsp

palm sugar or light brown sugar

 ½ tsp

shrimp paste

Preparation

Step 1

Place the asparagus, carrot and courgette in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a small frying pan until hot and fry the shallots over a high heat until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Then add the garlic to the oil and fry until crisp. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.

Step 3

Make the dressing by whisking all the ingredients together, then pour over the asparagus, carrot and courgette and toss to mix. Arrange on a serving plate.

Step 4

Scatter over the crispy fried shallot and garlic, followed by the mint and chilli and serve immediately.

Recipe-ID: UK67

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Featured product in this recipe

Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce