Thai-Inspired Prawn Salad
This delicious, fresh-tasting, Thai Inspired Prawn Salad has a great combination of textures and flavours. The success of this easily-made salad lies in the balance of classic Thai flavours of sweet, sour, salty and spicy. Creaminess is provided by a coconut milk dressing, and traditional Thai herbs add vibrant colour and flavour. It is certain to become a popular addition to your repertoire as it can be prepared with minimum effort.
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
- 20 medium cooked prawns – shelled and deveined, about 200 g/7 oz prepared weight
- 1 piece lemongrass – about 10 cm/4 inches, white part only
- 1 long red cayenne chilli pepper – or to taste
- 3 medium shallots – about 45 g/1.5 oz prepared weight
- 3 large kaffir lime leaves
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves – loosely packed
- ½ cup fresh coriander/coriander leaves – loosely packed
For the Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon caster/superfine sugar
- 9 teaspoon (45 ml) lime juice
- 5 teaspoon (25 ml) Thai fish sauce
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) coconut milk
For Serving:
- 1 baby Cos/Romaine lettuce – separated into leaves
- 2 tablespoon salted peanuts – finely chopped
- lime wedges, for serving – optional
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
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