Pla Goong (Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad)

Ingredients

• 300g fresh shrimp
• Sliced lemongrass + sliced shallots
• Mint leaves + spring onion & coriander
• Dressing: fish sauce, lime, chili, a little sugar

Method

• Blanch the shrimp in boiling water just until cooked; plunge into cold water so they stay bouncy
• Mix the dressing sour, spicy and balanced
• Toss the shrimp with lemongrass, shallots and dressing gently
• Add mint, spring onion and coriander, toss again, and serve

How to choose ingredients

Choose fresh shrimp with firm translucent flesh, heads not blackened, no smell · Herbs cut just before making are far fresher and more fragrant.

Chef's secret

Chef's secret: blanch the shrimp just to done and shock in cold water so they stay crisp-bouncy · dress right before serving so the herbs stay fresh and unwilted · sour first, spicy second for a bright, balanced bite.

Order fresh shrimp + herbs with Jorasalad yum dressing as a set from Fresh Market Online.