SNOW FUNGUS SALAD

snow fungus

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: mushrooms

Agar-agar provides a similar texture while being more accessible.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lighter on the wallet.

Soak the snow fungus in lukewarm water for about 30 minutes until it blooms.

Prepare the dressing by dissolving palm sugar in water over medium heat.

Add fish sauce, fresh lime juice, sweet chili sauce, sambal, dried chili flakes, mushroom seasoning, tamarind concentrate, and pickled garlic to the sugar water and mix well.

Taste the dressing and adjust ingredients as desired.

Boil the soaked snow fungus in hot water for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through, then drain and rinse under cold water.

Trim off any yellow parts from the snow fungus and tear into bite-sized pieces.

Prepare additional vegetables and herbs to add to the salad.

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