Lemon Grass Salad

Name: Lemon Grass Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 to 6 servings
Cuisine: thai
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon tamarind paste; 2 tablespoons kaffir lime juice; 1 tablespoon palm sugar; 1/2 cup very thinly sliced shallots; 1/2 cup very thinly sliced ginger; 1/2 cup very thinly sliced lemon grass; 1/2 cup green onions; 1 tablespoon or more nam pla (fish sauce); 2 kaffir lime leaves, very thinly shredded

By Marian Burros

Total Time: 30 minutes
Rating: 4(6)
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Ingredients

Yield:5 to 6 servings

1tablespoon tamarind paste
2tablespoons kaffir lime juice
1tablespoon palm sugar
½cup very thinly sliced shallots
½cup very thinly sliced ginger
½cup very thinly sliced lemon grass
½cup green onions
1tablespoon or more nam pla (fish sauce)
2kaffir lime leaves, very thinly shredded

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Preparation

Step 1
Mix tamarind paste with ½ cup hot water. Set aside 2 tablespoons; reserve remainder for another recipe.
Step 2
Combine tamarind water in a bowl with all remaining ingredients. Taste, and add more fish sauce if you prefer a saltier flavor.
Step 3
Serve over grilled fish, shrimp, octopus, beef, pork or chicken. Or mix with cooked flaked fish or pork.