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.

Nhoam Svay (banana Blossom Salad)

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

  1. In a large bowl, combine the banana blossom, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, mint, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, vegetable oil, and salt to make the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  4. 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