Cultured Palate: Dishes from Vietnam
| November 22, 2017
Nom Hoa Chuoi
Nom hoa chuoi is a type of salad made with chopped banana flowers. It’s most similar to mango salad from Thailand, but the banana flowers provide an interesting textural crunch alongside green papaya, carrots, and a healthy handful of cilantro and chopped peanuts.
The whole thing is tossed with a vinaigrette dressing made out of fish sauce (nước chấm) which gives it a sour, funky punch that ties the whole dish together. Enjoy it on a hot summer day for a refreshing yet healthy treat.
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