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                   Yam Polamai (Fruit And Shrimp Salad)

Recipe By     : Southeast Asian Cooking by Jay Harlow, 1987
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Thai                             Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       c            Assorted fruits sliced:
                        - Apples, Pears, Tangerine
                        - Sections, Grapefruit or
                        - Pomelo, Grapes, Firm Papaya
                        - Strawberries, Oranges
   2       tb           Oil
   1                    Shallot -- thinly sliced
   3       cl           Garlic -- thinly sliced
   1                    Lime -- juice of
   1       ts           Kosher salt
   1       ts           Sugar -- or to taste
     1/4   c            Shrimp -- cooked
   2       tb           Peanuts -- toasted, chopped
   1                    Fresh red chili --
                        - seeded & finely shredded

  Cut fruit into bite-sized pieces. If using pomelo, peel individual
  sections and break apart into grains about the size of a grape
  seed. If grapes contain seeds, split and seed them. Toss apple or
  pear slices in a little citrus juice to keep them from oxidizing.
  
  In a small skillet or saucepan, heat oil over low heat and gently
  fry shallot and garlic until lightly browned. Remove and drain on
  paper towels.
  
  In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, salt, and sugar (if used) and
  stir to dissolve. Add fruits, shrimp, and half the garlic and
  shallot and toss to coat evenly with dressing. Taste and adjust
  seasoning if necessary. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with
  remaining garlic and shallot, peanuts, and chile.
  
  Yield: 4 Servings
  
  Variation:

  Use cooked and shredded chicken or pork in place of shrimp.
  
  Posted by: Stephen Ceideburg


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