Spicy Dried Shrimp Salad (Yum Goong Haeng – ยำกุ้งแห้ง)

Dried Shrimp Spicy Salad

1. Prepare the Dried Shrimp

[] Soak the dried shrimp in water until slightly softened, then drain well.
[] Dry-roast them in a pan over medium heat until lightly fragrant.

2. Make the Dressing

In a bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar.

• [] Stir until the sugar fully dissolves.

3. Toss the Salad

[] Add the shrimp, ginger, shallots, and chilies to the dressing.
[] Toss well to coat evenly.
[] Taste and adjust the flavor. It should be bright, savory, slightly sweet, and spicy, with ginger as the lead note.

4. Serve

[] Transfer to a serving plate.
[] Garnish with chopped coriander.
[] Enjoy as a side dish with boiled rice. To make the boiled rice, see Step 5.

5. Make the boiled rice (optional)

[] In a small pot, combine steamed jasmine rice and water.
[] Simmer gently over low heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grains break down and the broth thickens slightly.
[] Serve warm with dried shrimp spicy salad and/or other Thai dishes.