Lao Spicy Mushroom Salad | Laab Het | Lao Food

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce is lower in calories and offers a similar umami flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness and is often more cost-effective.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are a nut-free alternative with a similar crunch.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity and flavor profile.

Combine Bunapi mushrooms, cilantro, green onion, culantro, shallot, and fresh thai chilies in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix 1 tsp Msg, 1-1/2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp toasted rice powder, 1 tbsp chili powder, and 1 tsp lime juice to create the dressing.

Pour the dressing over the mushroom mixture and toss to coat evenly.

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