Southern Thai Green Mango Salad

Adapted by StarChefs.com
May 2022

INGREDIENTS:

Squid Jerky:
Vegetable oil
Squid jerky, fresh squid, or prawn
1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
Dried Shrimp Powder:
Neutral oil
Dried shrimp
To Assemble and Serve:
1 green mango, washed, peeled, and shredded into 1 ½-to-2-inch length (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon sliced shallot
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon chile flakes
2 teaspoons toasted coconut flakes

METHOD:

For the Squid Jerky

In a pan, bring vegetable oil to 350°F. Add squid jerky and fry 15 to 20 seconds. Alternatively, if using fresh squid or prawn, marinate with fish sauce then grill or pan-fry until cooked.

For the Dried Shrimp Powder

In a pan over medium-high flame, heat oil. Add dried shrimp and fry until golden. Transfer shrimp to a food processor then pulse until powderized.

To Assemble and Serve

In a mixing bowl, toss together all ingredients with 1 tablespoon Squid Jerky and 1 tablespoon Dried Shrimp Powder. Transfer to a serving plate.