LAO SOOP PAK | ຊຸບຜັກ | Steamed Vegetable Salad | PARTY PORTIONS

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce is plant-based and easier for some to digest.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide similar crunch and flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity.

fresh vegetables

🥗Healthier: frozen vegetables

💰Cheaper: canned vegetables

Canned vegetables can be more accessible and budget-friendly.

Prepare fresh vegetables by washing and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.

Mince garlic and shallots finely.

Combine chopped vegetables, garlic, and shallots in a mixing bowl.

Add lime juice and fish sauce to the vegetable mixture.

Incorporate finely chopped chili peppers for heat.

Sprinkle sugar over the mixture to balance flavors.

Toss the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Adjust seasoning with more lime juice or fish sauce if needed.

Garnish with crushed peanuts and fresh herbs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens