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Cambodian Banana Blossom Salad

Cultural Context

Originating in Cambodia, this vibrant salad showcases the unique banana blossom, a staple in Southeast Asian cuisine. Traditionally served as a refreshing side, it embodies the balance of flavors—crunchy, tangy, and slightly spicy. Today, it's enjoyed in various forms across the region, often adapted with local ingredients and preferences.

CambodianKHside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb crab
1 teaspoon Sri Lankan cinnamon
2 stalks lemongrass
10 leaves curry leaves
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons Sri Lankan curry powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons sunflower oil
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1 cup Munga leaves

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

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative and often easier to find.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch with less cost.

1

Introduce the restaurant and the chef.

2

Discuss the menu and types of Sri Lankan food available.

3

Show the ingredients for the crab curry: crab, Sri Lankan cinnamon, lemongrass, curry leaves, pepper, Sri Lankan curry powder, chili powder, turmeric, salt, tomato paste, sunflower oil, garlic, ginger, and Munga leaves.

4

Heat sunflower oil in a pan.

5

Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass to the oil and sauté for flavor.

6

Add tomato paste to the sautéed mixture.

7

Add Sri Lankan curry powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper to the pan and cook until fragrant.

8

Add the crab to the pan and stir to coat with the spices.

9

Add Munga leaves to the curry and allow to simmer.

10

Cook the curry for a total of 20 minutes until the crab is cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

slicingsoakingmixing

Equipment Needed

knifecutting boardpan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Banh Hoa ChuoiBanana Blossom Salad

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