Description
A refreshing and vibrant Som Tam Slaw recipe that combines crunchy vegetables with a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, sliced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, cilantro, and roasted peanuts.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss well to combine.
- Let the slaw sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or a chopped fresh chili pepper.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute fish sauce with soy sauce or a vegan fish sauce alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Som Tam Slaw, Thai salad, refreshing slaw, vegan slaw