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Burmese Salads

Cultural Context

Burmese salads, often referred to as 'thoke', are a vibrant part of Myanmar's culinary landscape, reflecting the country's diverse agricultural bounty. Traditionally served as side dishes or light meals, these salads celebrate fresh vegetables and bold flavors, often enhanced with a tangy dressing. In contemporary cuisine, variations abound, incorporating local ingredients and catering to diverse palates, making them popular both in Myanmar and among global food enthusiasts.

BurmeseMMside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups cabbage
2 cups carrots
2 cups tomatoes
1 cup cucumber
1 cup peanuts
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 tablespoon ginger
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup scallions
1/4 cup cilantro
1/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar

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 + vinegar

Soy sauce is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide similar crunch and flavor.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: flaxseeds

Chia seeds offer a nutritious alternative with a similar texture.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity with a different flavor.

1

Prepare the vegetables by washing and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.

2

Toast the peanuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

3

In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumber.

4

Add the toasted peanuts and sesame seeds to the vegetable mixture.

5

In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, chili flakes, ginger, garlic, and sugar.

6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

7

Adjust seasoning with salt and more lime juice if needed.

8

Garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingtoasting

Spice Level:

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Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

ThukpaKachin SaladLaphet Thoke

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