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Yum Makruatad Keow

Yum makruatad keow is a delicious traditional Burmese green tomato salad from the Inle Lake area, in the mountains of Shan State.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian , Vegan , Burmese

Ingredients

  • 6 green tomatoes , sliced
  • 2 shallots , minced
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted roasted peanuts
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemongrass vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds
  • vegetable oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Place sliced green tomatoes in a dish.
  2. In a small nonstick skillet, fry the garlic over low/medium heat until they turn light brown. Remove the garlic from the oil with a slotted spoon. Reserve a tablespoon of the cooking oil.
  3. To make the dressing, combine the shallots, peanuts, garlic, reserved garlic oil, lemongrass vinegar, and sesame oil in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour over green tomatoes and garnish with black sesame seeds.