Pursat Star Fruit Salad (ញ៉ាំស្ពឺពោធិ៍សាត់) — Cambodian Food Encyclopedia
Tart star fruit salad specialty from Pursat province with dried shrimp and herbs.
What is Pursat Star Fruit Salad?
Tart star fruit salad specialty from Pursat province with dried shrimp and herbs.
- Price range: $1–3
- Spice level: Mild
- Best cities to try it: Pursat, Battambang
- Pursat star fruit is more tart than varieties found elsewhere — perfect for salads.
Pursat Star Fruit Salad
$1–3ញ៉ាំស្ពឺពោធិ៍សាត់
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Pursat province is known for its exceptionally tart star fruit, which makes the perfect base for this refreshing salad. The star fruit is sliced thin and tossed with dried shrimp, roasted peanuts, fresh herbs, fried shallots, and a dressing of fish sauce, lime, sugar, and chili. The result is bracingly sour with complex savory notes.
Key Ingredients
- star fruit
- dried shrimp
- peanuts
- herbs
- fried shallots
- fish sauce
- lime
- chili
Dietary Information
✓ gluten-free✓ dairy-free✓ pescatarian
Insider Tip
Pursat star fruit is more tart than varieties found elsewhere — perfect for salads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pursat Star Fruit Salad is typically made with star fruit, dried shrimp, peanuts, herbs, fried shallots, fish sauce, lime and chili.
Pursat Star Fruit Salad has a spice level of "Mild".
The listed price range for Pursat Star Fruit Salad is $1–3.
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