Bangkok Salad With Miso Dressing


1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons white or yellow miso
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cups vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
20 wonton wrappers, cut into 1/3-inch squares

1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces



Purée vinegar, miso, garlic, sugar and ginger in blender. With machine running, gradually pour in 1/2 cup olive oil; blend until mixture is creamy. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add wonton squares to pan and fry until crisp and brown, about 30 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer wontons to paper towels; drain.

Place lettuce and fried wontons in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat and serve.

Serves 4.
Bon Appétit

You can use those crunchy noodles instead of frying wontons to save time.