Salads
Papaya Melon Salad Thai Style with Soy Steamed Peanuts
By Chef Ranveer Brar, 12 May, 2015 03:10 PM
Ingredients:
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1 cup papaya, small scoop
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1 cup melon, small scoop
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1 cup watermelon, small cubes
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1 tbsp basil leaves, julienne
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1 tbsp coriander, chopped
For Thai dressing:
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2 tbsp fresh lime juice
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1 tsp lemon rind
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2 tbsp honey
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¼ cup rice vinegar
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1 tsp fish sauce/soy sauce
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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1 fresh red chili, chopped
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1 tsp roasted sesame seeds
For soy steamed peanuts:
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2 cups peanuts, soaked overnight and drained
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1 tsp fresh red chillies, chopped
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1 tbsp garlic, chopped
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1 tsp ginger, chopped
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½ tbsp celery, chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
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2 tsp five-spice powder
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1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
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1 tsp rice vine vinegar
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1 tsp brown sugar
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Juice of ½ lime
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Salt to taste
Preparation
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Scoop out balls of all the fruits using a small scoop. Keep aside.
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In a small pan, add rice wine vinegar and a little water, and bring it to a boil. Now add fresh red chilli and ginger. When reduced, keep aside to cool down and strain.
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In a mixing bowl, add vinegar, fish sauce, lemon rind, lime juice, sesame seeds and honey. Mix well.
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Toss fruit balls in dressing and sprinkle basil julienne and stir gently. Serve chilled.
For steamed peanuts:
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Soaked peanuts in water overnight. Wash and drain water completely.
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In a bowl, add all spices and sauces and mix well. Put this mixture on a banana leaf and fold into a parcel.
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Place it in a steamer and steam for about 20 minutes.
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Serve a small quantity in bowl and top with chopped coriander leaves.