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Meghalaya Sohphlang Wild Tuber Salad Khasi Raw Forest Food
Sohphlang — a wild Khasi forest tuber — eaten raw and thinly sliced with lemon, salt and green chilli as a fresh crunchy snack and palate cleanser.
Prep10 min
Total10 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Method
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1
Wash sohphlang tubers thoroughly under cold water.
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2
Peel the thin outer skin — it peels away easily like a thin coating.
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3
Slice the peeled sohphlang into thin rounds or matchsticks about 3 mm thick.
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4
The flesh is white, very crunchy and mildly sweet-starchy, similar to water chestnuts.
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5
Place in a bowl. Add lemon juice, salt, very finely sliced fresh green chillies and fresh coriander.
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6
Toss gently.
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7
Taste — the sohphlang should be crunchy, mildly sweet, refreshing, tangy from lemon and spicy from chilli.
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8
Serve immediately as a fresh snack or alongside a meal as a palate cleanser.
🩺 Health Benefits
Gut Health
Probiotics and fiber
Immunity Boost
Vitamins and minerals
Antioxidant Rich
Antioxidant-packed foods
Diabetic Friendly
Low glycemic index
Weight Loss
Low calorie, high satiety
Blood Pressure
Low sodium, potassium-rich
Low Sugar
Minimal added sugar
Anti-inflammatory
Reduce inflammation
Energy Boosting
Sustained energy
🌿 Why this recipe is for Gut Health:
Probiotic and fiber-rich recipes
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