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Shredded grouse meat and smacked cucumbers are tossed with an Asian sesame dressing and served in a colorful bowl
Adam Berkelmans

Cold Grouse Salad with Smacked Cucumbers and Chili Crisp

Beat the heat with this spicy, cold salad featuring shredded grouse meat
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 398

Ingredients
  

For the grouse
  • 1 whole ruffed grouse skinned (or 2-4 breasts)
  • 1 scallion
  • 3 slices ginger unpeeled
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
For the salad
  • 4 Persian cucumbers or 1 English
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1-2 tbsp chili crisp I use Lao Gan Ma brand

Method
 

  1. Put the grouse, scallion, ginger, garlic, and salt in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
  2. Remove the grouse and let cool. Strain and save the liquid for another purpose or discard.
  3. While the grouse is cooling, use a rolling pin, flat side of a chef’s knife, or your hand to smack the cucumbers so they break apart. Either use your fingers to break the cucumbers down into small, bite-sized pieces, or use a knife to cut them.
  4. Add the cucumbers to a salad bowl and sprinkle a pinch of salt over them. Use your hands to toss the cucumbers in the salt. Let sit for 15 minutes, then pour off and discard any liquid that has accumulated in the bottom of the bowl.
  5. Once the grouse is cool, pull off all of the meat, shred it, and discard the bones. Add the shredded meat to the bowl with the cucumbers.
  6. Add the sesame, garlic, cilantro, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili crisp (adjust as necessary to achieve your desired spice level).
  7. Toss everything together and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 32gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 1706mgPotassium: 670mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 438IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 3mg

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