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Nutty Burmese Peanut Salad with Lime and Chili

Name: Nutty Burmese Peanut Salad with Lime and Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Shredded cabbage, 2 cups; Diced cucumber, 1 cup; Shredded carrot, 1/2 cup; Thinly sliced red onion, 1/4 cup; Lime juice, 1/4 cup (about 2 limes); Fish sauce, 2 tablespoons; Soy sauce, 1 tablespoon; Brown sugar, 1 tablespoon; Garlic clove, minced, 1; Red chili, finely chopped, 1; Roasted peanuts, roughly chopped, 1 cup; Sesame seeds, toasted, 2 tablespoons; Fresh cilantro, chopped; Lime wedges; Extra sliced red chili

This vibrant salad combines the earthy richness of peanuts with tangy lime and a spicy kick of fresh chili, bringing the authentic flavors of Burma to your plate.

4.5(391 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 16, 2025

Nutty Burmese Peanut Salad with Lime and Chili — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Salad Base

For the Dressing

For the Peanut Mixture

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 283 kcal
Protein: 12.6 g
Carbs: 18.6 g
Fat: 20.4 g
Fiber: 5.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1133 kcal
Protein: 50.3 g
Carbs: 74.3 g
Fat: 81.6 g
Fiber: 22.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Shredded cabbage 2 cups	44	2.5	10	0.2	4
Diced cucumber 1 cup	16	0.8	4	0.1	0.5
Shredded carrot 1/2 cup	25	0.5	6	0.1	1.7
Thinly sliced red onion 1/4 cup	12	0.3	2.8	0.1	0.4
Lime juice 1/4 cup (about 2 limes)	12	0.2	4	0	0.1
Fish sauce 2 tablespoons	13	3	0	0	0
Soy sauce 1 tablespoon	10	1	1	0	0.1
Brown sugar 1 tablespoon	52	0	13.5	0	0
Garlic clove, minced 1	4	0.2	1	0	0.1
Red chili, finely chopped 1	6	0.3	1.4	0.1	0.7
Roasted peanuts, roughly chopped 1 cup	828	38	24	72	12.4
Sesame seeds, toasted 2 tablespoons	100	3	4	9	1.8
Fresh cilantro, chopped	1	0.1	0.1	0	0.1
Lime wedges	4	0.1	1.1	0	0.1
Extra sliced red chili	6	0.3	1.4	0.1	0.7

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Shred & Rinse
Shred the cabbage and carrots, then rinse and pat dry.
2
Slice & Dice
Dice the cucumber and thinly slice the red onion.
3
Combine Veggies
Combine all vegetables in a large mixing bowl.

Making the Dressing

1
Whisk Liquids
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
2
Add Aromatics
Add minced garlic and chopped chili, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Tip: Ensure the sugar is fully dissolved for a smooth dressing.
3
Adjust Seasoning
Adjust seasoning if needed for taste balance.
Tip: Let the dressing sit for a few minutes for flavors to meld.

How to Make Nutty Burmese Peanut Salad with Lime and Chili

Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Toasting the Peanuts
Toast peanuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden.
2
Mixing the Ingredients
Add the peanuts and sesame seeds to the vegetable mixture and pour over the dressing.
3
Tossing the Salad
Toss everything together until the ingredients are well coated in the dressing.