Khmer Fresh Summer Chicken & Pork Cabbage Salad With Somaly Khmer Cooking & Lifestyle

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Grilled chicken breast is leaner, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

cooked pork

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean turkey is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more economical.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic substitute.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in cost.

Shred the cabbage finely and place it in a large bowl.

Grate the carrots and add them to the bowl with the cabbage.

Shred the cooked chicken and cooked pork, then mix them into the salad.

Chop the cilantro and mint, then sprinkle them over the salad.

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and minced garlic.

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

Finely chop the shallots and green onions, then add them to the salad.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, mixing well.

Chop the chili and sprinkle it over the salad for heat, if desired.

Top the salad with crushed peanuts for crunch.

Serve immediately or let it chill for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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