Thai Cabbage Salad

A simple and delicious Thai way of using cabbage. Other vegetables such as bean sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli and Chinese cabbage can also be prepared this way.

Ingredients

  • small cabbage - 1, shredded
  • large red chilies - 2, seeded and cut into strips
  • shallots - 6, sliced
  • coconut milk - 120ml/4fl oz/½ cup
  • fish sauce - 30ml/2 tbsp
  • garlic - 6 cloves, sliced
  • vegetables oil - 30ml/2 tbsp
  • lime juice - 30ml/2 tbsp
  • roasted peanuts - 30ml/2 tbsp, chopped, to serve

Method

  • Make the dressing by combining the coconut milk, lime juice, and fish sauce, then set aside.
  • Heat the oil and stir-fry the garlic, chilies and shallots until the shallots in brown and crisp. Set aside.
  • Blanch the cabbage in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and put into the bowl.
  • Stir the dressing into the cabbage, toss well. Transfer the salad on a dish, then sprinkle with the fried shallot mixture and the peanuts. Serves 4-6.

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