Crunchy peanuts, vibrant tomatoes, moreish crispy shallots and garlic – a real zinger of a summer salad
This salad contrasts crunchy peanuts with vibrant fresh tomatoes. Use the best quality tomatoes you can buy to get the most out of this dish. It is best made fresh on the day, and can be served as a side with a curry or just simply with some rice.
Serves 4 as a side
unsalted roasted peanuts 50g
tomatoes 300g, at room temperature, quartered
green finger chilli ½, deseeded (optional) and finely sliced
dried shrimps 1 tbsp (optional)
raw shallots 1-2, peeled and thinly sliced
garlic oil 3-5 tbsp (see below)
lime juice of ½
fish sauce 2 tsp (omit to make vegetarian, then season with salt)
coriander leaves a small handful
gram flour 1 tsp, toasted
crispy fried shallots to garnish (shop-bought or see below), to garnish