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Burmese Salad with Spicy Shrimp

Cultural Context

Burmese Salad with Spicy Shrimp reflects the vibrant flavors of Myanmar's diverse cuisine, often featuring fresh ingredients and bold spices. Traditionally enjoyed as a refreshing dish during hot weather, it showcases the balance of sweet, sour, and spicy elements typical of Burmese cooking. Today, this salad has gained popularity beyond Myanmar, inspiring variations across Southeast Asia and appealing to those seeking light yet flavorful meals.

BurmeseMMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb shrimp
8 oz spaghetti noodles
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 green chilies

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides a similar umami flavor, while salt is a basic alternative.

1

Wash the shrimp thoroughly and set aside.

2

Soak dry tamarind in warm water and squeeze to extract the juice.

3

Cook spaghetti noodles until fully cooked, then strain them.

4

Add 3 tablespoons of sesame oil to the noodles.

5

Add 5 teaspoons of soy sauce to the noodles, adjusting to taste.

6

Add 1.5 teaspoons of fish sauce to the noodles, adjusting to taste.

7

Add 1.5 teaspoons of tamarind juice to the noodles.

8

Optionally, add chopped green chilies to the salad mixture.

9

Mix all ingredients together and serve.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingmixing

Equipment Needed

skilletmixing bowlmeasuring spoonsknifecutting boardpot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishpeanuts

Also Known As

Shan SaladBurmese Prawn Salad

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