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Burmese Rainbow Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Myanmar, Burmese Rainbow Salad is a vibrant dish that showcases the country's rich culinary diversity. Traditionally enjoyed as a light meal or side dish, it celebrates the use of fresh vegetables and fermented tea leaves, which are a unique ingredient in Burmese cuisine. Today, this salad has gained popularity beyond Myanmar, often found in Southeast Asian restaurants worldwide, appreciated for its colorful presentation and refreshing taste.

BurmeseMMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 oz rice noodles
2 cups cabbage
1 cup grated raw papaya
1 cup fried shan tofu
1 cup boiled potatoes
1 cup mung bean sprouts
1/2 cup coriander leaves
1/4 cup dry roasted gram flour
2 tablespoons tamarind water
2 tablespoons vegan fish sauce
1 teaspoon chili flakes
2 tablespoons garlic oil
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
1 cup split pea crackers

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

tea leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach provides a similar texture and is widely available.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute for those avoiding fish.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds offer a nutty flavor without allergens.

fried garlic

🥗Healthier: fresh garlic

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Fresh garlic retains flavor while being lower in fat.

1

Prepare the ingredients by pre-prepping them beforehand.

2

In a bowl, add rice noodles.

3

Add cabbage to the bowl.

4

Next, add grated raw papaya.

5

Put in fried shan tofu.

6

Add boiled potatoes and mung bean sprouts.

7

Add coriander leaves to the mixture.

8

Incorporate two to three tablespoons of dry roasted gram flour.

9

Pour in a couple of tablespoons of tamarind water.

10

Add vegan fish sauce or regular fish sauce based on preference.

11

Sprinkle in chili flakes for spice.

12

Drizzle garlic oil and a couple of tablespoons of sriracha sauce.

13

Mix everything thoroughly, preferably using hands for better incorporation.

14

Taste the salad and adjust flavors with extra fish sauce or tamarind water as desired.

15

Break split pea crackers into the salad and give a final mix.

Cooking Techniques

soakingshreddingmixingtoasting

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlcutting boardknifepan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

nutsfish

Also Known As

Laphet ThokeBurmese Tea Leaf Salad

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