Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Bitter Flower Salad (Neorm Sadow)

Login to Save
Fine Home Cooking
Fine Home Cooking
19 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Fine Home Cooking to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Bitter Flower Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Cambodia, Bitter Flower Salad showcases the use of local edible flowers, which are often overlooked in Western cuisine. This dish reflects the Khmer appreciation for fresh, vibrant flavors and the balance of bitterness with sweetness and acidity. It is commonly served as a refreshing side dish during meals, especially in warm weather. Today, variations of this salad can be found in various Southeast Asian cuisines, celebrating the use of herbs and flowers in culinary traditions.

KhmerKHside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups bitter flowers
1 medium cucumber
2 medium carrots
2 stalks lemongrass
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup basil leaves
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili
1/4 cup peanuts
2 shallots
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon salt

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

bitter flowers

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: arugula

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: dandelion greens

Arugula provides a peppery taste, while dandelion greens are more accessible.

fish sauce

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: soy sauce

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: salted water

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salted water is a budget-friendly option.

peanuts

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: sunflower seeds

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds offer similar crunch with less fat, and pumpkin seeds are often cheaper.

lime juice

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: lemon juice

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a close substitute, while vinegar is more economical.

1

Gather all ingredients and rinse the bitter flowers thoroughly under cold water.

2

Peel and julienne the cucumber and carrots.

3

Finely chop the lemongrass, mint, and basil leaves.

4

In a large bowl, combine the bitter flowers, cucumber, carrots, lemongrass, mint, and basil.

5

In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili until well combined.

6

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.

7

Chop the shallots and garlic, then sprinkle them over the salad.

8

Add crushed peanuts on top for garnish.

9

Serve immediately for the freshest taste.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchoppingwhisking

Spice Level:

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Salad of Bitter FlowersBitter Herb Salad

Other Takes on Fish

(24 videos)

Similar Khmer Videos

(23 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)