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Thai Pomelo and Prawn Salad

groups4 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 15 minsskilletCook: 2 minsscheduleTotal: 17 minsoutdoor_grillBoiledlocal_fire_departmentMild
Allergens:warningShellfish

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11 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:44

First peel and segment, remove the thick skin of 1 pomelo and set the flesh aside.

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Watch out

Be careful not to break the flesh when peeling, otherwise the pomelo will release water and affect the texture.

Ingredients:pomelo (1 piece)
02
Preparation
00:00:52

Use scissors to cut open the back of about 300g shrimp, then use a toothpick to remove the shrimp vein.

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Be gentle when removing the vein, otherwise it will break easily and be hard to clean completely.

Ingredients:tiger prawns (300 g)
Tools:toothpickkitchen scissors
03
Preparation
00:01:06

Cut off the thick central stem of 6 kaffir lime leaves, then slice them as finely as possible into thin shreds.

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Cut off the thick stem first, otherwise the texture will be too rough to eat.

Ingredients:kaffir lime leaves (6 piece)
Tools:knifeCutting board
04
Preparation
00:01:36

Chop 2 chilies into small pieces and set aside.

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Do not rub your eyes after cutting chilies to avoid irritation.

Ingredients:diced bird's eye chili (2 piece)
Tools:knife
05
Active Cooking
00:01:41

Once water boils, add about 300g shrimp, cover and boil on high heat for about 2 minutes until shells turn red and shrimp are fully cooked, then remove.

local_fire_departmentHigh heat for about 2 minutes
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Watch out

Do not boil shrimp for too long, otherwise the meat will become tough and lose its sweetness.

Ingredients:tiger prawns (300 g)
Tools:small potcolander
06
Active Cooking
00:02:03

In a large bowl, add 3 tsp chili paste, 2.5 tsp sugar, 1.5 tbsp fish sauce, and gradually add a total of 100ml coconut milk, stirring thoroughly each time until well mixed into a thick orange-red sauce.

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Add coconut milk gradually and mix thoroughly, otherwise pouring it all at once will make it hard to blend and cause lumps.

Ingredients:Chili paste (3 tsp)sugar (2.5 tsp)fish sauce (1.5 tbsp)Coconut milk (100 ml)
Tools:bowlspoon
07
Preparation
00:02:54

Peel the shells of about 300g cooked shrimp, keeping the tails intact.

Ingredients:tiger prawns
08
Active Cooking
00:03:07

In a salad bowl, add the pomelo segments, kaffir lime leaf shreds, chili pieces, squeeze in juice of 2 limes, and mix well.

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Watch out

Ingredients can be prepared early, but mix them just before serving, otherwise the pomelo will release water and ruin the texture.

Ingredients:pomelokaffir lime leavesdiced bird's eye chililime (2 piece)
Tools:salad bowlspoon
09
Active Cooking
00:03:36

Add the peeled about 300g shrimp into the salad bowl, pour in the prepared sauce, and mix thoroughly so the dressing completely coats all ingredients.

Ingredients:tiger prawnsChili pastesugarfish sauceCoconut milk
Tools:salad bowlspoon
10
Active Cooking
00:04:18

Transfer the tossed pomelo salad onto a large white plate and arrange neatly.

Tools:serving plate
11
Active Cooking
00:04:41

Finally, evenly sprinkle a little fried shallots on top of the salad to complete the Thai pomelo salad.

Ingredients:fried shallots

groceryAll Ingredients

pomelo1 piece
tiger prawns300 g
lime2 piece
diced bird's eye chili2 piece
kaffir lime leaves6 piece
fried shallots2 tbsp
Chili paste3 tsp
sugar2.5 tsp
fish sauce1.5 tbsp
Coconut milk100 ml

blenderAll Tools Needed

toothpickkitchen scissorsknifeCutting boardsmall potcolanderbowlspoonsalad bowlserving plate