Spinach and peanuts

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 tablespoons Raw peanuts
Oil
¼ cup Smoked ham
6 cups Water
1 pounds Spinach
½ teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Oil

Directions

1. Toast peanuts quickly in a small amount of oil; then chop coarsely.

Mince smoked ham. Meanwhile boil water.

2. Wash and stem spinach. Pour boiling water over and let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Then drain. Chop spinach and drain again.

3. Add peanuts, half the ham, salt and remaining oil; toss well to blend.

4. Transfer spinach mixture to a serving dish. Garnish with remaining smoked ham and serve. VARIATION: In step 3, also add a few drops of sesame oil and either 2 tablespoons vinegar or ½ teaspoon powdered mustard.

From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .

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