Nhoam Svay (banana Blossom Salad)
Nhoam Svay, or Banana Blossom Salad, is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is a popular part of Cambodian cuisine. This salad is a perfect balance of textures and flavors, with the crunchiness of the banana blossom and the freshness of the herbs and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 banana blossom, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
- 1/4 cup fried shallots
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the banana blossom, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, mint, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, vegetable oil, and salt to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the crushed peanuts and fried shallots on top before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 3g
Supplies
Large bowl
Tools
Knife Cutting board Whisk
Serving suggestions
Serve the Nhoam Svay as a refreshing side dish or as a light main course.
Tips & tricks
For the best flavor, make sure to slice the banana blossom thinly and soak it in water with a bit of lime juice to prevent browning.
Cost
$10