Vegetables:
3 cups snow peas, trimmed
1 carrot, shredded or grated
1/2 red pepper, cut into strips
Cilantro as garnish, if desired
Dressing:
1 TBS + 1 tsp rice vinegar
2 tsp ume plum vinegar
3 TBS water
1 TBS white miso
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp mirin
2 tsp ginger juice or grated ginger
1 1/2 tsp tahini
2 1/2 TBS olive oil
1/2 tsp soy sauce or tamari
Rinse snow peas and place in glass bowl. Cover and cook at high temperature for 1 minute in microwave. The water from rinsing them is enough for them to steam in the bowl. Uncover and allow to cool. Mix cooled snow peas together with carrots and peppers in a small bowl. Blend all dressing ingredients together in a blender until smooth. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss. Garnish with cilantro if desired. You can make this ahead of time and let sit for several hours before serving. Serves 3 as a side dish.