Malaysian Kerabu Salad with John Gregory-Smith - Mighty Spice

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce is lower in calories and offers a similar umami flavor.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free alternative while maintaining crunch.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a cost-effective substitute with a similar tang.

To make the dressing, whisk the fish sauce, lime juice and sugar together in a large bowl. Grate the ginger root into the bowl, discarding the fibrous bits, and mix well.

Add sliced onion into the dressing and mix well. Set aside 5-10 minutes, this takes the rawness out of the onion.

To assemble the salad: add the red pepper, bean sprouts, red chili, and mint to the onion mixture and toss together until all the ingredients are well coated. Transfer to a serving bowl and scatter the toasted coconut over the top. Serve immediately.

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