Description
A refreshing and tangy Thai Marian Plum Salad combining sweet and sour marian plums with crunchy shallots, zesty lime dressing, and fragrant toasted rice powder. This salad is quick to prepare and packs a delightful balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 3 shallots
- 10 marian plums
Dressing & Seasoning
- 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon palm sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Thai chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon toasted rice powder
Instructions
- Prepare Shallots: Peel the shallots and slice them into thin slices. Set them aside for later use to add crunch and sharp flavor to the salad.
- Prepare Marian Plums: Rinse the marian plums thoroughly. Peel off the skin, then slice the flesh into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl, discarding the pits.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, palm sugar, and lime juice. Stir well until the palm sugar is fully dissolved to create a balanced sweet, salty, and sour dressing.
- Combine Salad: Add the thinly sliced shallots to the marian plums. Pour the prepared dressing over the fruit and shallots, then sprinkle in the Thai chili flakes and toasted rice powder. Mix everything gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated and combined.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh, crisp textures and vibrant flavors at their best.
Notes
- For a spicier salad, increase the amount of Thai chili flakes to taste.
- Toasting your own rice powder by dry roasting sticky rice until golden and grinding it adds authentic aroma and flavor.
- This salad is best served fresh; avoid making it too far in advance to prevent sogginess.
- Marian plums may be substituted with ripe mango or other similarly textured tropical fruits if unavailable.
- Adjust the balance of fish sauce, palm sugar, and lime juice to suit your personal taste preferences for saltiness, sweetness, and acidity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
