Recipe For Thai Mango Salad

THAI MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Zest peel from 1 lime and place in a measuring cup along with 1/4 cup of lime juice.
• Whisk in fish sauce, sugar and thai pepper until sugar is dissolved.
• Gradually whisk in peanut oil until blended.
• Add shallot, mix well.
• Set dressing aside.
• Peel mangoes, then cut away chunks of fruit from pits then, cut into thin strips (julienne, or use grater) and place in a large bowl.
• Seed sweet pepper, cut into very thin strips and add to mangoes.
• Add carrot, half of green onions, and cilantro. Toss gently until combined.
• Add dressing and a pinch of salt, toss until mixed.
• Sprinkle with nuts and remaining green onions.
• Note: I usually serve this on a bed of lettuce and garnish with a few sprigs of cilantro.

EASY MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mangoes, onion, red bell pepper, and cilantro leaves together in a bowl.
• Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar together in a separate bowl until the sugar is dissolved; pour over the mango mixture and toss to coat. Top salad with peanuts.

CHICKEN & GREEN MANGO THAI SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4.
• Place the peanuts on a tray, then place in the oven to roast until golden.
• For the dressing, mix the fish sauce, rice wine vinegar and 2 tablespoons of lime juice in a small bowl. Grate in the palm sugar, stirring, until completely dissolved (you might need to muddle some of the larger bits).
• Peel and finely chop the garlic, deseed and finely chop the chilli, then add to the bowl. Taste to make sure the flavours are balanced: it should be zesty, sweet and fresh, with depth from the fish sauce.
• Place the chicken in a deep pan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
• Coarsely grate or cut the carrots into matchsticks, then halve, deseed and thinly slice the cucumber on an angle. Peel and finely grate or cut the mango into matchsticks, then pick and roughly chop the mint leaves.
• Peel and cut the onion into fine wedges, trim and finely dice the spring onions, then halve the tomatoes.
• Crush the roasted peanuts in a pestle and mortar.
• Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl of iced water to cool, then drain and shred the meat and place in a large bowl.
• Add the chopped vegetables, beansprouts and beancurd (if using) to the bowl with the chicken and toss to combine.
• Divide among serving plates and drizzle lightly with the dressing. Sprinkle over the peanuts, then tear over the coriander leaves and serve with finely sliced red chilli, if you like.

THAI GREEN MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Mix together all the salad dressing ingredients in a bowl or cup. The dressing should be a mingling of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty, but more sweet than sour. Set aside.
• Place the coconut in a dry frying pan or wok. "Dry-fry" the coconut, as if you were stir-frying it, 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat, or until it turns a light golden-brown and is fragrant. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
• Using a sharp paring knife , peel the skin from the mangoes. The flesh of the mangoes should be firm and light yellow-orange.
• Using a medium to large grater (the kind you would use for cabbage salad), grate the flesh of the mangoes into a mixing bowl. Keep in mind there is a large flat stone at the mango's center.
• Add the bean sprouts, cilantro, and spring onions, and the cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu, if using, and the fresh-cut chile, if using. Add half the toasted coconut and toss well to combine.
• Add the dressing and toss again. Taste, and add more fish sauce or soy sauce instead of salt if needed. If you prefer it sweeter, add a little more sugar (honey works, too). If you prefer more spice, add more chile sauce . If too salty or sweet, add more lime juice.
• Place on a serving platter. Sprinkle the nuts, basil, and remaining toasted coconut over the top and serve.

THAI GREEN MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mangoes, red onion, bell pepper, mint, cilantro, and chile pepper together in a bowl.
• Mix fish sauce and sugar together in a bowl until dissolved. Pour dressing over salad. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Top with peanuts and lime juice just before serving.

THAI MANGO CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350 F, or warm up your grill.
• Stir together the marinade ingredients and slather over chicken breasts. Set chicken in a baking dish or pan.
• Add a little water to the bottom of the pan to keep from drying out.
• Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until cooked through. Alternatively, grill chicken over a hot grill, basting with leftover marinade.
• When chicken is cool enough, slice into bite-size pieces.
• Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl or cup, stirring to dissolve sugar. This dressing should be a mingling of sweet, sour, spicy and salty, but an emphasis on sweet and spicy. (Note: it will taste strong now, but will be delicious when combined with the salad). Set aside.
• Place coconut in a dry frying pan and stir continuously 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat, or until it turns light golden brown and fragrant. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Set aside.
• To finish, place all salad ingredients together in a large bowl: mango, red pepper, cucumber, sprouts, onion, basil, and chicken.
• Pour over the dressing and toss well. Add the toasted coconut and nuts and toss again.
• Do a taste-test. If you prefer it sweeter, add a little more sugar. If too salty or sweet, add more lime juice. Add more chili for more spice.
• Serve right in the salad bowl or portion out into individual bowls.