Herbal Salmon Salad

phla pla salmon

Ingredients

• 4 ea lemongrass stalk (sliced)
• 2 ea large shallots (sliced)
• 3 ea thai chili (sliced)
• 0.25 cup lime juice
• 3 tbps fish sause
• 1.5 lb salmon fillet (cubed)
• 1 cup mint (chopped)
• 4 ea kaffir lime leaves (strips)

Preparation

1. Remove outer portion of lemongrass stalks, slice paper-thin
2. Halve shallots, then slice lengthwise very thin
3. Add to bowl: lemongrass, shallots, chiles, lime juice, and fish sauce; set aside
4. Boil salmon cubes (~1.5 inches) in water (1-2 minutes)
5. Remove salmon, shake off water, add to bowl of other ingredients
6. Toss and adjust seasons as necessary
7. Should be: sour, some salty and hot
8. Sprinkle with mint leaves and serve

Source

Simple Thai Food