EDIBLE FERN LEAVES WITH FERMENTED FISH RECIPE

bagoong

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: fish sauce

Soy sauce provides umami flavor with less salt.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity at a lower cost.

Wash pako thoroughly in cold water to remove dirt and impurities.

Blanch pako in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.

Slice tomatoes, onions, and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.

In a large bowl, combine blanched pako, tomatoes, onions, and cucumber.

Drizzle with lime juice and add bagoong to taste.

Season with salt and pepper as desired.

Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

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