Monlar Oo Thoke (Burmese Daikon Salad)
2 - Lunch, Salad
Ingredients
1 piece large daikon radish (long white Oriental radish) finely sliced
9 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 piece small Onion sliced
3 tablespoons peanut oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Peanut
2 tablespoons coriander leaves chopped
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sauce
Description
Monlar Oo Thoke (Burmese Daikon Salad) is quick and easy to prepare. It can be eaten as a starter or as an accompaniment to curries and rice.
Directions
In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, salt and sugar.
Whisk until salt and Sugar are dissolved.
Add radish. Toss and chill for 10-15 minutes.
Soak Onion in cold water for 5 minutes and drain.
In a frying pan, fry garlic in oil over high heat until golden.
Remove from heat and drain excess oil using absorbent paper.
In a wok, dry-fry peanuts and grind finely.
When ready to serve, drain excess liquid from radish mixture then add all ingredients. Toss well.