All Thai'd Up Broccoli Salad

By bersbear

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup toasted chopped peanuts
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar/ other sweetener
• 1 1/2 tablespoons hot water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon minced Thai chiles
• 1 teaspoon peanut oil
• 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup red bell peppers, julienned
• 1/2 cup sweet white onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup fresh water chestnuts, 1/4" dice (optional)
• Chile infused sesame oil
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Blend peanuts, sweetener, water, lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, and chiles. Pulse in a food processor. Stir fry vegetables until al dente. Place in a large bow and pour dressing over it. Drizzle hot sesame oil over the top. Toss veggies with the dressing.

If using water chestnuts -

Can be served either hot or cold. Garnish with cilantro leaves and additional roasted chopped peanuts if desired.