
Thai Lamb Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
A flavorful and refreshing salad featuring tender lamb, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty Thai-inspired dressing.
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Ingredients
- 400 gboneless lamb shoulder
- 60 mlvegetable oil
- 150 gminced onion
- 50 gminced garlic
- 100 gchopped fresh cilantro
- 100 gchopped fresh mint
- 150 gchopped red bell pepper
- 100 gchopped red onion
- 80 mllemon juice
- 40 mlfish sauce(adjust to taste)
- 10 gchili flakes(adjust to taste)
- 20 gtamarind paste
- 20 ggrated ginger
- 10 gsalt
- 5 gpepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large pan over medium heat, heat 30ml of vegetable oil. Add the minced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Tip: Don't burn the onion.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 3
Add the lamb shoulder, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until the lamb is browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Tip: Use a thermometer to ensure the lamb reaches 70°C.
- 4
Add the chopped red bell pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Tip: Don't overcook the pepper.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, fish sauce, chili flakes, and tamarind paste.
Tip: Adjust the spice level to your liking.
- 6
Pour the dressing over the lamb and vegetables, and stir to combine.
Tip: Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 7
Stir in the chopped cilantro, mint, salt, and pepper.
Tip: Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro and mint if desired.
Tip: Enjoy as a refreshing side dish or light lunch.
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