Sunday, July 17, 2011

Thai yum salad

This salad is great in summer and easy to prepare.

Dressing is made pounded in mortar or use a stainless bowl or food processor
dried shrimp(if you have some don't worry if not)
one to two garlic cloves
1 Tablespoon palm sugar or mexican piloncillo or plain sugar or honey
1 whole lime juiced(zest the skin into the dressing for even better flavor)
1 tablespoon fish sauce,if you don't have or are veggie use soy or tamari.
some chili is nice also but if making for kids or breast feeding omit

Cut tomato into eighths through the stem end
slice or chunk cucumber
lettuce(ANY)
cabbage
carrots
onions (any)
herbs like cilantro,mint,basil etc Whats growing in your garden?
sprouts?
nuts?
toss in dressing and serve soon after doesnt hold well. YUM!