Crunchy Asian Pea Salad with Honeyed Bacon
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This salad typically includes crispy slices of Chinese sausage. Ratha Chau also makes the spicy oil for the vinaigrette. To replace the sausage, which isn't readily available, thick slices of bacon are brushed with a honey-soy mix and then baked in the oven until crunchy. Store-bought chile oil replaces homemade.

Servings:
4
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Ingredients
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6thick slices of maple-cured bacon (about 6 ounces)see savings

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2 tablespoonshoneysee savings

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1 tablespoonsoy saucesee savings

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1/2 teaspoonChinese five-spice powdersee savings

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3 tablespoonspure olive oilsee savings

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2 tablespoonsfresh lime juicesee savings

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1/2 teaspoonfinely grated lime zestsee savings

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1 tablespoonAsian fish saucesee savings

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1 tablespoonchile oilsee savings

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Salt and freshly ground peppersee savings

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1/2 poundsnow peas, juliennedsee savings

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6 ouncessnow pea shoots (8 cups)see savings

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2 tablespoonstorn basil leavessee savings

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2 tablespoonstorn mint leavessee savings

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Directions
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Preheat the broiler and position a rack 8 inches from the heat. Arrange the bacon slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. In a small bowl, stir together the honey, soy sauce and five-spice powder and brush liberally over the bacon. Broil for 10 minutes, turning once, until the bacon slices are browned and crisp. Transfer the bacon to a work surface and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Let the bacon cool.
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In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lime juice, lime zest, fish sauce, and chile oil and season with salt and pepper. Add the snow peas, pea shoots, basil, mint, and bacon and toss. Serve right away.
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