2009-07-12

Plah Goong (พล่ากุ้ง - Thai Shrimps Spicy Salad)

Plah Goong (พล่ากุ้ง - Thai Shrimps Spicy Salad)

Ingredients
400 grams medium-sized shrimps, cleaned, shelled and deviened
2 lemongrasses, finely sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 spring onions, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped coriander
2 kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced
10 mint leaves
5-10 chilies, chopped
2 tablespoons roasted chili paste
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar

Preparations
1. Heat water in a pot until boiling. Then scald the shrimps in boiled water for just a short time. Remove and drain.
2. In a small bowl, prepare the sauce by adding lime juice, fish sauce, sugar and roasted chili paste. Stir until all ingredients mixed well.
3. In a big bowl, add the shrimps, prepared sauce, lemongrass, onion, chili, spring onion, coriander, kaffir lime leaves and mint leaves. Stir until all ingredients mixed well.


4. Transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve immediately.