Monlar Oo Thoke

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.

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

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, salt and Sugar.
2. Whisk until salt and Sugar are dissolved.
3. Add radish. Toss and chill for 10-15 minutes.
4. Soak Onion in cold water for 5 minutes and drain.
5. In a frying pan, fry garlic in oil over high heat until golden.
6. Remove from heat and drain excess oil using absorbent paper.
7. In a wok, dry-fry peanuts and grind finely.
8. When ready to serve, drain excess liquid from radish mixture then add all ingredients. Toss well.