Help? Need side dish ideas. Asian-focused.

[traca]

One of my dearest friends is coming to the US and we'll have a whole day to hang out, visit the markets, and cook. In plotting the menu, two dishes are on the must try list--one favorite (Korean Chicken Wings on the Saveur site) and a new one, dumplings in a chili sauce from Serious Eats.

I want to serve a vegetable dish of some sort as a palate cleanser, and relief from the assertive flavors of the other two dishes. Any thoughts?

http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/03/how-to-make-sichuan-wontons-in-chili-oil-dumpling.html

 

[karennoca]

Do you want it to be totally vegetables, no meat or pasta?

 

[cheezz]

A nice light cucumber salad?

 

[charlie]

REC: Vietnamese Slaw...

Vietnamese Slaw

Yield: 8 servings (7 cups)

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs. red cabbage, cored and finely shredded
1 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
1/2 cup chopped basil leaves
1 bunch scallions, sliced
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Combine cabbage, cilantro, mint, basil, and scallions in a bowl. Whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, salt, sugar, and oil. Toss cabbage with dressing, then chill, covered, at least 2 hours for slaw to soften.

2. Slaw can be made 8 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

 

[barbara-in-va]

Love, love, love this slaw REC: Asian Fusion Slaw

From the Earthbound Cookbook. I have made the slaw a million times because I like it so much.

http://www.onelovelylife.com/fusion-salad-with-sesame-ginger-dressing/

 

[deb-in-mi]

Yum!

 

[marilynfl]

Consider adding fresh sweet mango slices, cooked shrimp (sliced thin) + fresh mint.