Cambodian Banana Blossom Salad

Name: Cambodian Banana Blossom Salad
Prep time: PT30 minutes
Cook time: PT0 minutes
Total time: PT30 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cambodia
Ingredients: 1 medium Banana blossom (outer tough leaves removed, thinly sliced and soaked in lime water); 1 cup Bean sprouts (fresh and rinsed); 0.5 cup Carrots (julienned); 0.5 cup Cucumber (thinly sliced into matchsticks); 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves (roughly chopped); 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves (roughly chopped); 0.25 cup Thai basil leaves (roughly chopped); 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts (crushed); 2 tablespoons Fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian option); 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed); 1 tablespoon Palm sugar (grated or finely chopped); 1 clove Garlic (minced); 1 small Bird's eye chili (finely chopped, adjust to spice preference); 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil

A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring thinly sliced banana blossoms, fresh herbs, crunchy peanuts, and a tangy-sweet dressing. It's a celebration of textures and balanced flavors, embodying the essence of Khmer cuisine.

준비 시간30 minutes

조리 시간0 minutes

총 시간30 minutes

1회 제공량4

난이도Medium

원본· Feb 8

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👨‍🍳 조리법

1
Prepare the banana blossom: Remove the tough outer leaves. Thinly slice the tender inner parts and immediately submerge them in a bowl of water with a tablespoon of lime juice. Let soak for 10 minutes to prevent browning and reduce bitterness.
2
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, minced garlic, chopped chili, and sesame oil until the sugar dissolves. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
3
Drain and rinse the banana blossom slices thoroughly. In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared banana blossom, bean sprouts, julienned carrots, cucumber, mint, cilantro, and Thai basil.
4
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine. Ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
5
Garnish with crushed roasted peanuts and serve immediately.

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💡 전문가 팁

✓Soaking the banana blossom in lime water is crucial for both preventing discoloration and mellowing its natural astringency.
✓The balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy in the dressing is key to an authentic Cambodian flavor profile.
✓For a heartier salad, consider adding shredded poached chicken or grilled shrimp.

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Add shredded cooked chicken or shrimp for added protein.
Include thinly sliced bell peppers or cabbage for extra crunch.
For a vegetarian version, omit any meat and ensure your fish sauce is a vegan alternative or use salt.