Burmese Quick and Tasty Tomato Salad with Shallot, Chilies, and Cilantro

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt can enhance flavor without added cost.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

Chop tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Slice shallots thinly.

Finely chop Thai chilies, adjusting for spice preference.

Roughly chop cilantro leaves, discarding stems.

In a large bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, sliced shallots, chopped Thai chilies, and cilantro.

Drizzle lime juice over the salad.

Add shrimp powder, roasted gram flour, garlic oil, and mix gently to combine.

Sprinkle roasted crushed peanuts on top for crunch.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, MSG, or more lime juice if needed.

Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.

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