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Spicy Thai Prawn Salad (Pla Goong)

Servings : 2
Spice Level : Mild
Skill Level : Easy
Prep : 15 min
Cook : 5 min
Total : 20 min

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

[] | 12 prawns - medium-sized | (peeled and deveined)
[] |A pinch of salt |(for boiling water)

Dressing

[] 3 tbsp fish sauce
[] |3 tbsp lime juice |(freshly squeezed)
[] 1/2 tbsp palm sugar
[] 1 tbsp Thai chili jam (nam prik pao)

Aromatics & Herbs

[] |3 tbsp shallots |(thinly sliced)
[] |2 tbsp garlic | (thinly sliced)
[] |1 1/2 tbsp red bird’s eye chilies |(thinly sliced)
[] |3 tbsp lemongrass | (thinly sliced
[] |1 tbsp kaffir lime leaves |(thinly sliced)
[] A small handful of mint leaves

Equipment

[] Medium pot (for boiling prawns)
[] Mixing bowl (for dressing and salad)
[] Fine strainer or slotted spoon (to remove prawns)
[] Sharp knife (for slicing aromatics)

Cooking Instructions

1. Cook the Prawns

[] Bring a pot of water to a boil and season with a pinch of salt.
[] Add prawns and boil just until they turn pink and firm (about 1–2 minutes).
[] Remove and set aside.

2. Make the Dressing

[] In a large mixing bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and Thai chili jam.
[] Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.

3. Add Aromatics

[] Add sliced shallots, garlic, red chilies, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves to the dressing.
[] Mix gently until combined and aromatic.

4. Toss the Salad

[] Add the cooked prawns to the bowl.
[] Toss gently to coat the prawns evenly with the dressing.

5. To Serve

[] Plate the salad and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
[] Serve immediately while still fresh and vibrant.

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