Go Back
–+ servings
river-weed-salad-mekong-weed-recipe

River Weed Salad (Mekong Weed) Recipe

A unique and refreshing salad made from river weed, a staple in Mekong cuisine.
Print Recipe Pin This
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mekong
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 200 g River Weed dried
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Peanuts crushed

Instructions 

  1. 1. Soak the dried river weed in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and minced garlic.
  3. 3. Add the soaked river weed to the bowl and toss everything together until well mixed.
  4. 4. Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Mekong Cuisine, River Weed, Salad
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!