CRUNCHY BURMESE GINGER SALAD

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Many Burmese dishes carry the scents and flavors of neighboring India and China. In this salad, the dried shrimp of Yunnan, the part of China that borders Myanmar, mingle with crisped shallots, tangy lime and crunchy roasted peanuts for wild contrast and crunch.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup Japanese-style pickled ginger, rinsed, drained and sliced into fine shreds
1/2 cup roasted or fried soybeans (available at Asian markets)
1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas), or use additional soybeans
1/2 cup chopped roasted, unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup toasted white sesame seeds, or use additional peanuts
1 ripe tomato, preferably plum, seeded and sliced into thin wedges
1 heaping cup shredded Napa cabbage
1/4 cup fried shallots (see recipe)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, more to taste
2 tablespoons powdered dried shrimp, or 1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons shallot oil (see recipe), more to taste
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the shallot oil and salt. Toss together with your hands. Add oil and salt, mix again, and taste. Adjust the seasonings with lime juice, fish sauce, salt, and oil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 228, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 487 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Bintisaid Juma
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great balance of flavors and textures.


Fazal Amin
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This salad is a bit spicy, but I like that. It's a nice change from the usual bland salads I eat.


Deadly Alpha
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I've never had Burmese food before, but this salad has me intrigued. I'll definitely be trying more Burmese recipes in the future.


Samuel Goodness
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and vitamin C.


Riley Hatton
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I'm not a huge fan of ginger, but I really enjoyed this salad. The ginger dressing was subtle and didn't overpower the other flavors.


Alaa Mamdouh
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers that were about to go bad, and this salad was the perfect way to use them up.


Waqas _dgk
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I loved the unique flavors in this salad. The ginger dressing was a perfect complement to the crunchy vegetables.


Richard Grimes
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This salad was easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Mr Gill Khan
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! The ginger dressing is so delicious and the salad is so refreshing.


Beauty Bells3207
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This Burmese ginger salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. I loved the combination of textures and flavors, and the dressing was perfectly balanced.