ENSALADANG PAKO WITH SALTED EGGS / FIDDLEHEAD FERN SALAD / MUST TRY!!!

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami flavor without fish.

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Wash pako thoroughly under running water to remove dirt.

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

Chop tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.

Slice onion thinly and soak in water for a few minutes to reduce sharpness.

Combine pako, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and bitter melon in a large bowl.

Add salt and pepper to taste, mixing gently to avoid bruising the ferns.

Drizzle vinegar and fish sauce over the salad, tossing lightly to combine.

Slice salted eggs and arrange on top of the salad.

Garnish with sliced chili peppers for added heat.

Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish.

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