CookSmart (18th Issue) Page32

Celebrity’s EatSmart Recipes

Cold Maitake

"3 Less" and "More Fruit and Vegetables" Dish

Feature

Most salad dressings are high in fat; by comparison, this oil-free Japanese style dressing has less fat and is thus more healthy.

Danica YAU

Accredited Practising Dietitian (Australia), Editor of HKDA

Bonito Sauce Cooking Method

1. Put bonito flakes into a soup bag. Set aside.
2. Soak kelp into water for 1 hour. Bring to boil.
3. Put the soup bag into the sauce. Add the seasoning. Cover.

Cold Maitake Cooking Method

1. Bring water to the boil. Put in the spinach. Add the seasoning. Cook for 1 minute. Immerse in ice water. Let stand.
2. In the same pot of boiled water, add the maitake mushrooms. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Immerse in ice water. Let stand.
3. Dry the cooled vegetables with kitchen paper. Add the bonito sauce. Mix well. Sprinkle with bonito flakes to serve.