===Ingredients=== * 1/2 lb Green beans, cut diagonally into 3 cm lengths * 1/2 small Cabbage, finely shredded * 2 medium Sliced carrots * 3 tablespoons White sesame seeds * 1/2 cup Cooking oil * 2 medium Sliced onions * 3 cloves Garlic finely sliced * 1/2 teaspoon Ground turmeric * 1/2 teaspoon Paprika * 1 cup Bamboo shoots sliced * 1 cup Bean sprouts with ends removed * 1 Sliced cucumber * 1/2 teaspoon Salt * 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice ===Techniques=== - Place the beans, cabbage and carrot in separate heatproof bowls, cover with boiling water and leave for 1 minute then drain. - Plunge into iced water, then drain again. - Heat a wok, add the sesame seeds and cook, stirring, over a moderate heat until they turn golden brown. Set aside. - Heat the oil in the wok; add the onion, and cook over a low heat until soft and golden. - Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the turmeric and paprika and cook for a further 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Reserve the oil. - Place the blanched vegetables and the bamboo shoots, bean sprouts and cucumber in a serving dish and drizzle over 2 tablespoons of the reserved cooking oil. - Add the onion and garlic and toss through the vegetables along with the salt and lemon juice. - Scatter the sesame seeds over the salad and serve as an accompaniment to a curry. Source: http://www.asianonlinerecipes.com/online_recipes/burma/mixed_vegetable_salad.php Tags: vegetarian