Spicy Mango Salad

​Red mango Jalapeno pepper transparent noodle Sichuan Peppercorn

Serving​: about 4 people, double the ingredients for more people

Ingredients:

• -  Red mango (1 large size)

• -  Transparent noodles (1 bundle)

• -  Jalapeno pepper ( 2-3)

• -  Sichuan peppercorn (1 tsp)

• -  Canola oil (2-3 tbsp); sesame oil (1 tsp)

• -  Lemon juice, white vinegar, soya sauce, white sugar, salt

• -  Dried red pepper (optional for more spicy taste)

  Instructions:

  To prepare the salad:

• -  Soak dry noodles in boiled hot water (but don’t boil the noodles) for about 5-10 minutes till the

  noodles turn into transparent and soft (test for the desired texture). Drain and set aside.

• -  Peel red mango, slice it and cut into thin strips

• -  Cut Jalapeno peppers, discard the seeds and cut them into thin strips

• -  Mix mango strips and noodles in a salad bowl

  To prepare the oil:

• -  Heat 2 -3 tbsp canola oil in a wok over medium heat, add Sichuan peppercorn (about 1 tsp) and

  keep heating till the peppercorns turn into dark brown (almost burned), discard the peppercorns.

• -  Add Jalapeno strips to the oil, quick stir for a few seconds, turn off heat.

• -  Pour Jalapeno pepper and oil over the mixed mango and noodles, add 1 tsp sesame oil and mix

  the salad

  To prepare the dressing:

• -  In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp white vinegar, 1⁄2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp soya sauce, 1⁄2 tbsp white sugar

  and 1⁄2 tsp salt ( taste to decide if any ingredients need to be altered, depending on what you like)

• -  Mix all ingredients well, set it aside. Keep it separated from the salad till serving.

  To Serve​:

  Keep the salad refrigerated, only add the dressing a few minutes before serving

Aiping Mango Salad recipe 2020

Finishe salad should look like this. :) Good luck and enjoy it!