Name: Cambodian Mango Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 large unripe green mangoes, peeled and julienned; 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons palm sugar or brown sugar; 1-2 bird's eye chilies, finely chopped; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons dried shrimp, soaked and chopped (optional); 1 carrot, julienned

Instructions

Prepare the mangoes

Peel the green mangoes and julienne them into thin strips. Place in a large mixing bowl. Add the sliced bell pepper, carrot, and shallot to the bowl.
Make the dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar until the sugar dissolves. Add the chopped chilies and stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Combine ingredients

Pour the dressing over the mango mixture. Add the chopped mint and cilantro. If using dried shrimp, add them now. Toss everything together gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
Let flavors meld

Allow the salad to sit for 5-10 minutes to let the flavors develop and for the mango to slightly soften from the acidity of the lime juice.
Garnish and serve

Just before serving, sprinkle the crushed peanuts over the top of the salad. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Cambodian Mango Salad

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