Tomato Salad
Tomato Salad is a light and refreshing Burmese salad made from fresh ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced onions, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, fried garlic, and a tangy dressing of lime juice and fish sauce. It has a simple yet vibrant flavor such as tangy, slightly sweet, and savory — with a crunchy texture from the peanuts and onions. This salad is commonly enjoyed as a side dish or appetizer, especially during the hot season, and is loved for its cooling and bright taste.
Ingredients
- 2–3 ripe tomatoes (thinly sliced or diced)
- ½ small onion (thinly sliced)
- 1–2 green chilies (thinly sliced, optional)
- 1 tbsp roasted peanuts or sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp fried garlic with a bit of garlic oil
- Juice of ½ lime or lemon
- 1 tbsp peanut oil or garlic oil
- Salt to taste
How to Make?
To prepare Burmese tomato salad, start by slicing or dicing fresh, ripe tomatoes and placing them in a mixing bowl. Add thinly sliced onions and green chilies for extra heat if desired. Toss in roasted peanuts or sesame seeds along with fried garlic and a little of its fragrant oil. Season the mixture with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and a pinch of salt to taste. Drizzle a little peanut or garlic oil over everything, then gently toss until well combined. This salad is refreshing, tangy, slightly spicy, and perfect as a side dish with rice or noodles in Burmese meals.
