Thai Kohlrabi Salad

2 servings

20 minutes

Thai-style kohlrabi salad is a harmony of freshness and vibrant flavors characteristic of Thai cuisine. This salad is born in the hot streets of Thailand, where spices, herbs, and fresh vegetables create true culinary masterpieces. Tender kohlrabi combined with juicy tomatoes and crunchy carrots offers a refreshing taste, while garlic and spicy chili add zest. Lemon juice, fish sauce, and soy sauce unite the ingredients in a balance of sweetness, acidity, and saltiness. Sunflower seeds provide a light texture. It pairs perfectly with boiled white rice for a rich yet light lunch or dinner. This salad is a true symbol of Thai cuisine where the simplicity of ingredients transforms into a rich and multifaceted flavor.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 159.9
• Proteins: 7.1g
• Fats: 5.9g
• Carbohydrates: 25.8g

Ingredients

• Kohlrabi: 1 pc
• Tomatoes: 3 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Garlic: 4 clove
• Lemon juice: 50 ml
• Chili pepper: to taste
• Sunflower seeds: 2 tbsp
• Fish sauce: 1 tbsp
• Soy sauce: 1 tsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Grate kohlrabi and carrot into fine strips. Finely chop chili pepper and garlic. Squeeze juice from the lemon. Mix spices, sugar, lemon juice, and sauces in a mortar and grind.

   Required ingredients:

   • Kohlrabi: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Chili pepper:  to taste
   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Lemon juice: 50 ml
   • Sugar: 1 teaspoon
   • Fish sauce: 1 tablespoon
   • Soy sauce: 1 teaspoon

2. Add quartered tomatoes to them. Gently crush them to release their juice. Mix the resulting mass in a bowl with kohlrabi and carrots. Sprinkle with seeds. Serve with boiled white rice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 3 pieces
   • Kohlrabi: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Sunflower seeds: 2 tablespoons