Spicy Tuna Salad
At the weekend market in Bangkok Saturday, I ate a Spicy Tuna Salad. I
recreated the recipe last night:
Spicy Tuna Salad
1 can tuna
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 serrano chile, finely chopped
1/2 tbsp crushed red chiles (or to taste)
1 lime
1 tsp fish sauce
1/2 seedless cucumber, finely chopped
1 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
1 tsp mint, finely chopped
I'm guessing on the measurements -- I never measure anything when I'm
cooking! Drain the tuna, squeeze the lime juice on the tuna. Add all
other ingredients. Mix well.
The salad I had in Bangkok was served on a lettuce leaf. I added a little
piece of finely chopped lemongrass and a sprinkle of Thai dried chile powder
(Nguan Soon brand) to give it additional zing.
--
Clay Irving >
Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring
the deadening effect of a habit.
- W. Somerset Maugham
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