Spicy Cold Celery
Crisp, refreshing, and bold in flavor, Spicy Cold Celery is a quick and easy side dish that balances heat and tang with every bite. Featuring tender celery stalks marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili oil, this no-cook recipe is brought to life with a kick of red pepper flakes and a subtle hint of sweetness. Garnished with fragrant garlic, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds, it’s the perfect low-effort dish for warm days or as a zesty accompaniment to your favorite meals. Ready in just 10 minutes with a short chill, this vibrant recipe transforms a simple vegetable into an irresistible flavor-packed salad that's vegan, gluten-free, and bursting with umami goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces celery stalks
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- 1 piece garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 stalk green onions
Instructions
Wash the celery stalks thoroughly and remove any tough fibers using a vegetable peeler, if needed.
Cut the celery stalks into 2-inch-long thin sticks or diagonally into bite-sized pieces.
Place the celery pieces in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle them evenly with 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Toss gently and let them sit for 5 minutes to extract some moisture and enhance their crunchiness.
While waiting, finely mince the garlic clove and thinly slice the green onion stalk for garnish. Set these aside.
In a small bowl, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Whisk together until the sugar dissolves completely and the dressing is well-mixed.
Drain any liquid released from the salted celery and gently pat the celery dry with a paper towel.
Pour the prepared dressing over the celery pieces and toss thoroughly to coat every piece with the sauce.
Transfer the seasoned celery to a serving dish. Top with minced garlic, sliced green onions, and toasted sesame seeds for garnish.
Refrigerate the dish for 20 minutes if you prefer it extra cold, or serve immediately. Enjoy your refreshing and spicy cold celery!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
79 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.2 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 436 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 185 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
