Mango Salad

Last sunday, my aunt gave us some green mangoes and asked to wrap it with paper and wait for it to get ripe. However, instead of waiting, I decided to give this Thai Green Mango Salad a shot as I really has a weak spot for Thai food esp. Tom Yam Soup, Mango & Papaya Salad. I find them to be tasty and healthy as it contain less calories and fat as compared to some of their curry dishes.

This green mango salad is really a great appetiser with its tastebud-awakening flavors and mix of textures. I am sure you will like it.

Here is the recipes:


PART A
1. 2 medium sized unripe mango - shredded thinly.
For better mouthfeel, use a sharp knife to slice thinly (about 2 - 3mm thick) and then cut into thin strips.
2. Half a lemon grass - cut the lemon grass length wise and slice really thinly.
3. 3-4 stalks of coriander leaves, only use the leaves.
4. 3 - 4 chili padi (small fiery hot chilies)
(For those who can'take spicy food, 1 chilli padi would be sufficient, otherwise replace the padi and replaced with a small young ginger, slice thinly)
5. 2 tbsp roasted crushed peanuts
6. 3 tbsp roasted whole cashew nuts
(Almonds or pistachios can also be used instead)


PART B
1. 4 shallots, thinly sliced
2. 3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
3. 1 tbsp of fish sauce / 2- 3 tbsp of soya sauce
4. 2 tsp of organic cane sugar
5. 1 tsp of sea salt
6. 2 tbsp of cooking oil (groundnut oil is the best)
7. Juice of 2 kalamansi lime (limau kasturi)
8. Dried shrimps (1 tbsp) - soaked before using.

1. Prepare all the ingredients in PART A and mix together (except for roasted peanuts, cashew nuts and coriander leaves) in a big bowl.
2. Heat the cooking oil in pan before adding the shallots and garlic. Fry till golden, add the dried shrimps and fry for another 1 minute. Add the rest of the PART B ingrediets (mix them in a bowl first before adding to the wok) and heat for about 1 minute. Turn off the fire and dish out the sauce, mix into the big bowl with all the PART A ingredients.
3. Stir the salad evenly, and transfer to a plate.
4. Garnish with coriander leaves . If you like peanuts, sprinkle with roasted crushed peanuts and whole roasted cashew nuts.

How do you like it? Is it a simple and nice dish that required little time?