Vietnamese Banana Blossom and Shrimp Salad

Method

1. 1
   • banana blossom 1
   • lime juice 2 tbsp

   Soak the banana blossom — Fill a large bowl with cold water and half the lime juice; reserve the other half for the dressing. Thinly slice the banana blossom and immediately submerge the slices to stop them browning. Soak for 10 minutes, then drain well.

   ⏱10 min
2. 2
   • lime juice 2 tbsp
   • fish sauce 1 tbsp
   • white sugar 1 tbsp
   • garlic 1
   • fresh chilli 1

   Whisk the dressing — In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, sugar, remaining lime juice, garlic and chilli until the sugar dissolves to make the dressing.

3. 3
   • banana blossom 1
   • shrimp 200 g
   • carrot 1

   Toss the salad — In a large bowl, combine the drained banana blossom, shrimp and julienned carrot. Pour over the dressing and toss well to coat evenly.

4. 4
   • fresh mint 2 tbsp
   • fresh cilantro 2 tbsp
   • fresh basil 2 tbsp
   • peanuts 2 tbsp
   • fried shallots 1 tbsp

   Garnish and serve — Add the mint, cilantro and basil and toss gently once more. Transfer to a serving platter, scatter with crushed peanuts and fried shallots, and serve immediately.