Nutty Burmese Peanut Salad with Lime and Chili

Name: Nutty Burmese Peanut Salad with Lime and Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Shredded cabbage; Diced cucumber; Shredded carrot; Thinly sliced red onion; Lime juice; Fish sauce; Soy sauce; Brown sugar; Garlic clove, minced; Red chili, finely chopped; Roasted peanuts, roughly chopped; Sesame seeds, toasted; Fresh cilantro, chopped; Lime wedges; Extra sliced red chili

A Zesty, Crunchy Classic from Myanmar

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.

30 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Salad Base

Shredded cabbage

2 cups

Diced cucumber

1 cup

Shredded carrot

1/2 cup

Thinly sliced red onion

1/4 cup

For the Dressing

Lime juice

1/4 cup (about 2 limes)

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Soy sauce

1 tablespoon

Brown sugar

1 tablespoon

Garlic clove, minced

Red chili, finely chopped

For the Peanut Mixture

Roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

1 cup

Sesame seeds, toasted

2 tablespoons

For the Garnish

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Lime wedges

Extra sliced red chili

Preparation

Preparing the Vegetables

Shred & Rinse

Shred the cabbage and carrots, then rinse and pat dry.

Slice & Dice

Dice the cucumber and thinly slice the red onion.

Combine Veggies

Combine all vegetables in a large mixing bowl.

Making the Dressing

Whisk Liquids

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar.

Add Aromatics

Add minced garlic and chopped chili, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Ensure the sugar is fully dissolved for a smooth dressing.

Adjust Seasoning

Adjust seasoning if needed for taste balance.

Let the dressing sit for a few minutes for flavors to meld.

Cooking Process

Toasting the Peanuts

Toast peanuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden.

Mixing the Ingredients

Add the peanuts and sesame seeds to the vegetable mixture and pour over the dressing.

Tossing the Salad

Toss everything together until the ingredients are well coated in the dressing.

Plating & Serving