Thai Lamb Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Thai lamb salad is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes absolutely incredible. The lamb gets beautifully caramelized while you prep the fresh herbs and vegetables, so there's minimal downtime. What I love most is that fresh cilantro and mint aren't just there for flavor, they're actually packed with antioxidants and can help with digestion. The combination of lemon juice, fish sauce, and tamarind creates this perfect balance of sour, salty, and slightly sweet that just makes your taste buds sing. It's bright, it's healthy, and honestly, it feels fancy enough to serve to guests but simple enough that anyone can make it at home.
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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
Detail level
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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