Spicy Salmon Tartare with Cabbage, Green Beans & He

Name: Spicy Salmon Tartare with Cabbage, Green Beans & Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce; 1 tablespoon palm sugar or light brown sugar; 1 cilantro stem, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro leaves; 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/2 small garlic clove; 1/2 small Thai chile; 1 small dried red chile, such as chile de arbolhalved lengthwise, seeded and minced; 1/4 pound green beans, trimmed; 1/2 cup shredded green cabbage; Salt; 3/4 pound skinless sushi-quality salmon fillet, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 small shallot, minced; 1 scallion, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint; 1 tablespoon roasted rice powder (optional; see Note)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon palm sugar or light brown sugar
1 cilantro stem, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 small garlic clove
1/2 small Thai chile
1 small dried red chile, such as chile de arbolhalved lengthwise, seeded and minced
1/4 pound green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup shredded green cabbage
Salt
3/4 pound skinless sushi-quality salmon fillet, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small shallot, minced
1 scallion, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
1 tablespoon roasted rice powder (optional; see Note)

1
In a blender, combine the lime juice with the fish sauce, sugar, cilantro stem, soy sauce, garlic, Thai chile and half of the dried red chile.
2
Puree until the dressing is smooth.
3
In a medium pot of salted boiling water, blanch the green beans until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
4
Drain and cool under running water; pat dry.
5
Thinly slice the beans on the diagonal.
6
In a medium bowl, toss the sliced beans with the cabbage and 1 teaspoon of the dressing; season with salt.
7
In another medium bowl, toss the salmon with the shallot, scallion, cilantro leaves, mint, rice powder and the remaining dried red chile.
8
Stir in the remaining dressing and season with salt.
9
Spoon the salmon tartare onto plates and serve the green beans and cabbage alongside.

232

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce, 1 tablespoon palm sugar or light brown sugar, 1 cilantro stem, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro leaves, and more.

Yes, Spicy Salmon Tartare with Cabbage, Green Beans & Herbs falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Spicy Salmon Tartare with Cabbage, Green Beans & Herbs

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Variations & substitutions

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