Thai Mango Salad With Marinated Shrimps Recipes

THAI MANGO SALAD WITH MARINATED SHRIMPS

Steps:

• First, make the wonton cups- press wonton wrappers into greased muffin cups, bake them for 10mins at 350°F; cool and store them in airtight container up to 1 day ahead.
• Add lemongrass, ginger, lime zest and juice to approx 2 cups of water (enough water to cover the shrimps) and bring to boil in a small saucepan.
• Poach the shrimps in the stock for 5-10mins, until shrimps just turned pink (do not overcook); remove and cool.
• Peel the shrimps and set aside.
• Make the dressing/marinade- combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
• Place cooled shrimps in a ziplock bag, and pour in the dressing; marinate shrimps for 1-2 days in the fridge for best results.
• A few hours before serving, combine all salad ingredients except the black pepper and garnish, in a medium non-reactive bowl.
• Add the shrimps and dressing, toss to coat and chill.
• Assembly- place wonton cups on serving platter/tray, arrange salad in the cups, topped them each with a shrimp, sprinkle with fresh ground pepper and chopped nuts and garnish with fresh parsley/cilantro before serving.

THAI MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Zest peel from 1 lime and place in a measuring cup along with 1/4 cup of lime juice.
• Whisk in fish sauce, sugar and thai pepper until sugar is dissolved.
• Gradually whisk in peanut oil until blended.
• Add shallot, mix well.
• Set dressing aside.
• Peel mangoes, then cut away chunks of fruit from pits then, cut into thin strips (julienne, or use grater) and place in a large bowl.
• Seed sweet pepper, cut into very thin strips and add to mangoes.
• Add carrot, half of green onions, and cilantro. Toss gently until combined.
• Add dressing and a pinch of salt, toss until mixed.
• Sprinkle with nuts and remaining green onions.
• Note: I usually serve this on a bed of lettuce and garnish with a few sprigs of cilantro.