POMELO SALAD
Peanuts, prawns, crab, and pomelo make an unusual as well as a refreshing and palate-cleansing salad to serve with a selection of other Southeast Asian dishes.
Serves :
6
Preparation Method :
- To make the dressing, mix the fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice in a bowl. Whisk well, then cover with clear film (plastic wrap) and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a small frying pan, add the shallots and garlic, and cook over medium heat until they are golden. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Peel the pomelo and break the flesh into small pieces, taking care to remove any membranes.
- Grind the peanuts coarsely and put them in a salad bowl.
- Add the pomelo flesh, prawns, crab meat, mint leaves, and the shallot mixture.
- Pour over the dressing, toss lightly, and sprinkle with the spring onions, chillies, and coriander leaves.
- Add the shredded coconut, if using. Serve immediately.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
- 4 shallots, finely sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
- 1 large pomelo
- 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts
- 115 grams cooked peeled prawns (shrimp)
- 115 grams cooked crab meat
- 10-12 small fresh mint leaves
- For the dressing
- 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar or light muscovado (brown) sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
For the garnish
- 2 spring onions (scallions), sliced
- 2 fresh red chillies, seeded and thinly sliced
- Fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves
- Shredded fresh coconut (optional)
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