STEAMED ASIAN GREENS WITH HONEY SOY SESAME DRESSING

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 pounds mixed asian greens

• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, plus more for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Pour about 1-inch of water into a wok and bring it to a boil over high heat. Put the greens into a bamboo steamer and cover. Put the steamer into the wok and steam the vegetables for about 5 minutes or until they are just tender. Meanwhile make the dressing by combining the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, oil, and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds in a small bowl. Put the cooked greens onto a serving platter, drizzle the dressing over them, and toss well to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately

 From seed...

or from a veggie start from the Ruddy Garden...

According to the BC Association of Farmer's Markets....

• MARCH: Apples, Pears, Rosemary, Sage.
• APRIL: Apples, Asparagus, Chives, Pears, Rhubarb, Rosemary, Sage, Spinach.
• MAY: Apples, Asparagus, Chives, Fiddleheads, Radish, Rhubarb, Rosemary, Sage, Spinach, Turnips.
• JUNE: Apples, Cauliflower, Cherries, Chinese Vegetables, Chives, Cilantro, Lettuce, Peas, Potatoes, Radish, Rhubarb, Rosemary, Sage, Salad Greens, Spinach, Strawberries, Thyme, Turnips.

 early peas at the Ruddy Garden (2012)...