Yum Plamuk – Thai Squid Salad
Here’s an awesome salad for a poolside or sunny day treat. Awesome as a side dish or stand alone star!
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Remove glass noodles from their package and set in cold water.
Step 2
In a mortar and pestle, combine the cilantro stems, minced garlic, and sugar and pound briefly until it becomes a coarse paste.
Step 3
Squeeze two limes (about ¼ cup) and add 3 tbsp fish sauce to the mixture and stir. Add more sugar to taste.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine and mix the lettuce, celery, tomato, and onion.
Step 5
Cook the glass noodles in boiling water for 5-10 seconds, drain, then add them to the salad.
Step 6
Cook the squid in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, until the squid curls at the edges. Alternatively, it may be grilled.
Step 7
Add cooked squid to the salad bowl and toss with dressing.