Sunflower is one of the most amazing plants that mother earth provides us. The flower is so beautiful when it blooms, bright yellow just like the sun. It is one of those flowers that just stands out in any land it is grown in. Growing up loving sunflowers and it’s seeds, I’ve never thought how amazing the sprouts would taste. Just like the seeds, the sprouts are full of minerals, vitamin B, are a great source of protein and help to boost up your antioxidant levels.
The first time I started experimenting with sunflower sprouts was last December, I found the flavour unforgettable and since then started to experiment with other sprouts. So far sunflower sprouts are one of my favourite sprouts. Adding them to this salad was the perfect decision and I can swap a bowl of pasta for this salad any time.
Note: this recipe is very simple to make and the seasoning can be adjusted to your liking. The key to keeping it tasting great is to balance the sweetness with the saltiness and the sourness. I also like to balance those 3 flavour with a good amount of heat, otherwise it wouldn’t taste right for me. Just like mentioned earlier you can make it the way you prefer.
I eat a lot of chilli and this salad recipe is actually quite hot for me, so if you don’t like hot food bear in mind to reduce the amount of chilli added to this recipe or even remove it. It is best to eat the salad fresh straight after you make it, because like most vegetables sunflower sprouts become soggy fast.
SUNFLOWER SPROUTS SALAD
Prep-Time: 10 mins Serve: 2
Ingredients
125g sunflower sprout
1 tbsp hot chilli sauce
4 thai chilli, chopped
1 tbsp palm sugar
2-3 tbsp fish sauce
3/4-1 large lime juice
1 tomato, chopped
1 carrot, grated
3 stalk coriander, chopped
3 shallot, sliced
Method
In a large mixing bowl combine chilli sauce, lime juice, palm sugar and fish sauce. Mix together to dissolve the sugar.
Add in the rest of the ingredients and then toss around with a salad fork to mix and coat the vegetables with the dressing. Once nicely mixed, transfer onto a serving bowl and serve with your favourite meat dish.