banana flower salad
Banana flower salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish from Cambodian cuisine that features thinly sliced banana blossoms combined with herbs, lime, and fish sauce to create a balance of sour, savory, and slightly bitter flavors. It is commonly enjoyed as a side dish and showcases the Cambodian emphasis on fresh, aromatic ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 1 large
- 3 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 small, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup, chopped
- 1/4 cup, crushed
- 1 small, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon
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Cambodian (Khmer)
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Last updated 4/1/2026
This salad reflects the traditional use of local, readily available ingredients in rural Cambodia, where banana blossoms are commonly harvested and integrated into everyday meals as a way to utilize the entire plant.
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