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This Chinese vegetarian salad is low in calories and fat. Celery is believed to lower high-blood pressure. Bean Curd has a great amount of protein. This is a great dish for moms who want to eat as much as they want without feeling guilty.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of celery
• An 8 ounce package of hard baked bean curd blocks (sliced into 1/4″x 1/4″x2″ strips)
• 1 fresh red chili sliced into very thin strips
• 1 ounce of shredded ginger
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp soysauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar

Steps:

• Wash Celery and separate the stems
• Place the celery in boiling water for two minutes
• Take celery out and rinse it under cold water
• Slice celery into 1/4 inch x 1/4 inch x 1.5 inch
• Combine all ingredients in a serving plate and toss slightly.

Yield: 6 servings.