Caesar Salad with Fried Ginger
Notes: Shred ginger with a shredder or finely julienne with a knife.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over high heat, stir oil and ginger until ginger is golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer ginger to paper towels. Let oil cool.
Step 2
2
With a vegetable peeler, shave about half the cheese into very thin slices. Grate remaining cheese.
Step 3
3
In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk oil, grated cheese, garlic, and lemon juice to blend.
Step 4
4
Break romaine into bite-size pieces into bowl. Add croutons and mix gently.
Step 5
5
Sprinkle fried ginger and shaved parmesan over salad.
Ingredients
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely shredded fresh ginger
6 ounces parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pound romaine lettuce, rinsed and crisped
1 cup prepared toasted croutons
Directions
Step 1
1
In an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over high heat, stir oil and ginger until ginger is golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer ginger to paper towels. Let oil cool.
Step 2
2
With a vegetable peeler, shave about half the cheese into very thin slices. Grate remaining cheese.
Step 3
3
In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk oil, grated cheese, garlic, and lemon juice to blend.
Step 4
4
Break romaine into bite-size pieces into bowl. Add croutons and mix gently.
Step 5
5
Sprinkle fried ginger and shaved parmesan over salad.
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