Tamarind-Cabbage Salad with Crispy Peanuts

Name: Tamarind-Cabbage Salad with Crispy Peanuts
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 medium, finely shredded (4 cups) green cabbage; 1/2 cup tamarind paste; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup palm sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup, roughly chopped roasted peanuts; 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup, chopped mint; 1/4 cup, crushed dried shrimp; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt

A vibrant Burmese-inspired salad featuring shredded cabbage in a tangy tamarind dressing, topped with roasted peanuts and fresh herbs for a refreshing crunch.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Salads

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 medium, finely shredded (4 cups) green cabbage
1/2 cup tamarind paste
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup palm sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup, roughly chopped roasted peanuts
1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
1/4 cup, chopped mint
1/4 cup, crushed dried shrimp
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup tamarind paste, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup palm sugar, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until the sugar dissolves completely. Add 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then let sit for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup roughly chopped roasted peanuts, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 1/4 cup chopped mint. If using dried shrimp, add 1/4 cup crushed dried shrimp to the bowl.
Step 3: Drizzle the prepared tamarind dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently with clean hands until all cabbage is evenly coated. Let rest for 2 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate, then serve chilled.