# Pla Goong Salad (Authentic Thai Shrimp Salad Recipe)

Cuisine: thai · Time: 15 minutes · Servings: 2

## Ingredients

- 10 large shrimp (cleaned, deveined)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp MSG (optional)
- 1 tbsp chili paste
- 2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3  chilies (adjust to taste, finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup shallots (choppped)
- 1 stalk of lemongrass (chopped)
- 3  kaffir lime leaves (torn)
- 2 tbsp coriander (chopped)

## Steps

1. Poach the shrimp – Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer. Add cleaned shrimp and poach for 1–2 minutes, until pink and opaque. Remove with a slotted spoon and let cool slightly.
2. Make the dressing – In a mixing bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, chili paste, chili flakes, and MSG (if using). Stir until well mixed.
3. Toss everything together – Add the shrimp to the bowl along with garlic, chilies, shallots, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and coriander. Toss gently until coated.
4. Taste and serve – Adjust seasoning with more lime or chilies if needed. Serve immediately while fresh.

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Source: hungryinthailand — https://hungryinthailand.com/pla-goong-salad/
Page: https://findfood.fun/en/recipes/6372
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