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Burmese Tomato Salad with Shallots and Peanuts

4 Servings

30 minutes

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Burmese tomato salad is a bold, bright toss of complementary colors and shapes with lively, vibrant flavors to match its appearance. Its tastes are sweet, salty, tangy, nutty, herbal and spicy—and the dish is a fantastic way to use garden-ripe tomatoes. Our version of the salad is an adaptation of a recipe from “The Rangoon Sisters” by London-based supper-club hosts and authors Amy Chung and Emily Chung. In numerous Burmese dishes, toasted chickpea flour brings its unique earthy, nutty flavor and adds some starchiness; it’s optional in our salad, but it lends a little richness while also helping to tie the elements together. If you wish to include it, toast the flour in a small, dry skillet over medium, stirring, until browned and fragrant, about two minutes, then transfer to a small bowl and cool. We use a mix of round tomatoes and cherry (or grape) tomatoes for varied shapes and textures.

4

Servings

Tip

Don’t forget to seed the large tomatoes. Doing so will prevent the seeds and the jellied juices around them from diluting the flavors of the salad. Also, for best flavor and texture, be sure your tomatoes are room temperature, not chilled.

30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4

    medium shallots, peeled and thinly sliced into rounds, divided

  • ¼

    cup grapeseed or other neutral oil

Directions

Reviews
KATHY E.
August 11, 2026
So Fresh and tangy!
The sweet, salty flavors mixed with the fresh tomatoes, herbs, and the crunchy topper make this a multi-level salad. I left out the chickpea flour, and it was not missed. I am sure it adds a level of depth, but it was good without.
Simona G.
July 27, 2026
So impressive!
Stunning flavors. Very enjoyable to make and looks beautiful on a platter. We tried it for a dinner party with Sri Lankans, North Carolinians, Mississippians and Californians. Everyone was raving about it as the highlight of our dinner! Served next to grilled chicken, sautéed green beans and mashed potatoes. Thank you Milk Street for bringing this incredible recipe to our table!
JENNIFER B.
July 26, 2026
Yum!
We used farmers market tomatoes. I ground roasted chickpeas to make the flour and then pan toasted it. Excellent!!!
Charles G.
July 8, 2026
Great for hot evenings
This salad launched me into a whole new world of Burmese food. Excellent
Susan S.
August 13, 2023
Perfect Summer Salad
Light and refreshing - this hits all the right notes. This recipe is definitely a keeper!

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