Bean Sprout Salad With Warm Shiitakes, Chinese Chives and Chines

Recipe Courtesy of Ming Tsai as seen on East Meets West With Ming Tsai. Found on Food Network, posting for ZWT.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup  sliced shiitake mushroom
• 2  shallots, minced
• 1  cup  chopped  chinese chives
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced  Chinese ham, julienned
• 1⁄2 cup  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup  chinese black vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1  tablespoon  whole grain mustard
• 1  lb bean sprouts, hair removed

Directions

1. In a hot saute pan, coat with a little olive oil, and saute the shiitakes and shallots until soft, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the chives, and ham and stir.
3. Deglaze with both vinegars and season.
4. Whisk in the oil, add mustard, check for seasoning and bring back to temperature.
5. Drizzle on top of the bean sprouts to wilt.
6. Mix well and verify seasoning
7. PLATING:
8. Mold the salad in o-rings and drizzle with leftover vinaigrette.