Occitan Spiced Sarrasin Phở Salad

Ingredients

In this Occitan adaptation, the traditional Vietnamese Phở sắn Quế Sơn is transformed into a refreshing salad. The original dish, which is a warm and comforting soup, is reimagined with the use of sarrasin as the base ingredient. Additionally, the Occitan spices, such as cayenne pepper, thyme, and rosemary, are incorporated into the dressing to give the salad a spicy and aromatic twist. We alse have the original recipe for Phở sắn Quế Sơn trộn sốt cay, so you can check it out.

• 200g (7 oz) sarrasin (buckwheat) 200g (7 oz) sarrasin (buckwheat)
• 1 cup bean sprouts 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 carrot, julienned 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt, to taste Salt, to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 4g, 0.5g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 32g, 2g
• Protein: 6g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Cook the sarrasin according to package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool.
2. 2.
   In a large bowl, combine the cooked sarrasin, bean sprouts, carrot, cucumber, cilantro, mint, and basil.
3. 3.
   In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and salt.
4. 4.
   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined.
5. 5.
   Serve the Occitan Spiced Sarrasin Phở Salad chilled or at room temperature.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Sarrasin — Make sure to rinse the sarrasin thoroughly before cooking to remove any bitterness.

Tips & Tricks

• For added protein, you can top the salad with grilled chicken or tofu.
• Adjust the spiciness of the dressing by adding more or less cayenne pepper according to your preference.
• Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers or radishes for extra crunch and flavor.
• If you can't find sarrasin, you can substitute it with quinoa or couscous.
• To enhance the Occitan flavors, sprinkle some crushed dried chili flakes on top before serving.

Serving advice

Serve the Occitan Spiced Sarrasin Phở Salad as a light lunch or dinner. It can also be a refreshing side dish for grilled meats or fish.

Presentation advice

Arrange the salad in a large serving bowl and garnish with additional fresh herbs such as cilantro, mint, and basil. The vibrant colors of the vegetables and herbs will make the salad visually appealing.