Hong Kong-style Vegetable Platter

Ingredients

In this Hong Kong adaptation of the French Crudités, we incorporate Hong Kong's love for vibrant and fresh ingredients. While the original French version focuses on a variety of raw vegetables, the Hong Kong-style Vegetable Platter includes a wider range of vegetables commonly found in Hong Kong cuisine. Additionally, the dipping sauce is modified to incorporate flavors commonly enjoyed in Hong Kong, such as soy sauce and sesame oil. We alse have the original recipe for Crudités, so you can check it out.

• 1 cucumber, julienned 1 cucumber, julienned
• 2 carrots, julienned 2 carrots, julienned
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch of radishes, thinly sliced 1 bunch of radishes, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30ml) 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30ml)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15ml) 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15ml)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (5ml) 1 teaspoon sesame oil (5ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional) (2.5ml) 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional) (2.5ml)

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 60 kcal / 251 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 2g, 0.3g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 9g, 5g
• Protein: 2g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes (if desired) to make the dipping sauce.
2. 2.
   Prepare the vegetables by julienning the cucumber and carrots, and thinly slicing the bell peppers and radishes.
3. 3.
   Arrange the julienned and sliced vegetables on a platter, creating an appealing display.
4. 4.
   Serve the vegetable platter with the prepared dipping sauce on the side.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Cucumber — Ensure the cucumber is fresh and firm for the best texture.
• Carrots — Use young and tender carrots for easier julienning.
• Bell peppers — Choose vibrant and crisp bell peppers for a visually appealing platter.
• Radishes — Look for radishes with a firm texture and bright color.
• Soy sauce — Opt for low-sodium soy sauce if you prefer a less salty taste.

Tips & Tricks

• For added crunch, sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds over the vegetable platter.
• Customize the dipping sauce by adding a squeeze of lime juice or a dash of honey for a tangy-sweet twist.
• Experiment with different vegetables based on seasonal availability for a variety of flavors and textures.
• Serve the vegetable platter chilled for a refreshing experience.
• To save time, use a mandoline slicer to achieve uniform and thin slices of vegetables.

Serving advice

Serve the Hong Kong-style Vegetable Platter as an appetizer or as part of a larger meal. Encourage guests to mix and match the vegetables with the dipping sauce to create their own flavor combinations.

Presentation advice

Arrange the julienned and sliced vegetables in an aesthetically pleasing manner on a large platter. Consider using contrasting colors and shapes to create an eye-catching display. Place the dipping sauce in a small bowl or ramekin, positioned in the center of the platter.