The Salad That Will Make You Forget About Caesar!

shrimp paste

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: fish sauce

Soy sauce provides umami without seafood allergens.

peanut

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and cost-effective.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity at a lower cost.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed but may be pricier.

Prepare the ingredients by cutting the green apple, cucumber, and pineapple into bite-sized pieces.

Add the bean sprouts to the bowl with the cut fruits and vegetables.

In a separate bowl, mix the Belacan paste, brown sugar, tamarind puree, dark soy sauce, and lime juice to create the dressing.

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

Garnish the salad with toasted peanuts and sesame seeds.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens