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Yongsusan's Quick Kimchi Salad Dressing
Makes: 1/2 cup

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno chile
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped Asian pear
1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Ground roasted sesame seed

1. Mix the soy sauce, water, vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add the jalapeno chile and stir.

2. Remove the mixture from the heat. Add the garlic, pear, chili powder and sesame oil. Let cool. Taste and add more soy sauce if wanted.

3. Add the dressing to salad greens such as red and green leaf lettuce, the inner part of Napa cabbage and any salad vegetables you like, including carrots, mushrooms, bean sprouts and cucumber.

4. Sprinkle with ground roasted sesame seed and toss until combined,