Springonion salad with sesame and pul biber
SERVES4-6
“Persiansloveonionsofeverydescription;weeatspringonions and onions
raw as accompaniments to our meals,” says Ghayour.
2 tspsesameseeds
2 tbspcastersugar
2 tspricevinegar
2 tspsesameoil
2 tsppulbiberchilliflakes(seenote)
2 bunchesofspringonions,thinly
sliced diagonally from root to tip
1 Placesesameseeds,sugar,rice
vinegarandsesameoilintoa large
mixingbowlandstirwelluntil sugar
dissolves.Stirinpulbiber.
2 Addspringonionsandtosstocoat
indressing.Seasonwellwithsalt and
pepper,tossagainandserve.
NotePulbiberchilliflakes,alsoknown
asTurkishredpepperflakes,are
available from specialist spice shops.➤GOURMET TRAVELLER 105