• Spicy Recipes:
    schrimp samosas
    Salty Recipes:
    firecracker pepper
    Sweet Recipes:
    french biscotti
  • Spicy Asian Shrimp Salad

    • SALAD INGREDIENTS
    • 1 large head red-leaf lettuce, torn into pieces
    • 1 lb shrimp, cooked and peeled
    • 4 oz bean sprouts
    • 1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
    • ½ medium cucumber, thinly sliced
    • 12 cilantro sprigs
    • 12 large mint leaves
    • ½ peanuts, roasted and chopped
    • DRESSING INGREDIENTS
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 tsp Thai hot chili paste (or to taste)
    • ¼ cup Thai Fish Sauce
    • ½ cup water, warm
    • 2 Tbs lime juice
    • 2 Tbs + 2 tsp sugar, granulated
    • DIRECTIONS
    • Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl and stir until sugar dissolves. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl. Arrange the remaining ingredients over the lettuce. Drizzle with dressing to taste, garnish with chopped peanuts and serve with extra dressing on the side.
    • Serves six to eight.
    • Suggested wine pairing: Ballatore Rosso Spumante