Tips for Making Cold Salad

Cold dishes are becoming increasingly popular, especially during hot seasons. Cold dishes can be more practical in such weather conditions. The ingredients for cold dishes commonly include fish, vegetables, fruits, poultry and meat products, as well as recently popular processed foods. One can choose according to personal taste, whether it is mainly meat or vegetable-based, or a combination of both. The preparation process can be simple or complex depending on the preference. Making a delicious cold dish is not difficult, but several points must be observed:

(1) The choice of ingredients should be fresh and easy to handle. Cooking methods such as boiling, stewing, blanching, or simmering should be used to ensure the food is fresh, crisp, tender, and smooth in texture.

(2) Utensils for serving and cutting must be clean, with hygiene and safety being the priority when preparing ingredients.

(3) Apart from choosing appropriate ingredients, the cold dish sauce also matters. Vinegar and garlic are essential, enhancing flavor and providing health benefits such as disinfection.(4) Cold dish ingredients should be cut into uniform sizes to ensure they can fully absorb the seasoning well.

(5) Excess moisture in the ingredients should be removed by draining or patting dry before adding the sauce to avoid diluting the taste.

(6) Seasonings should be pre-mixed and poured over the dish just before serving, or served as a dipping sauce.

(6) Mix the seasonings beforehand into a sauce, to be drizzled over or dipped with the cold salad when it is served.