Pomelo Salad

Abi Fae's Note:

You can replace pomelo with grapefruit, but since grapefruit are juicier, drain them before adding to the salad. Another recipe for the world tour. Hot, Sour, Salty, Sweet.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar (can sub brown sugar)
• 1 pomelo fruit
• 2 tablespoons coconut flakes
• 2 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons shallots, chopped
• 1 cup mint leaf, chopped
• 2 -3 bird chiles, finely chopped
• bibb lettuce, to serve on

Directions:

1. Mix together the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. (Stevia is a decent replacement.) Stir until sugar is fully dissolved. Set aside.
2. Pell the pomelo and separate into segments. Remove any peel. Place the fruit in a bowl.
3. When ready to serve, pour off any of the juice (I reserve for dressings). Add the coconut, peanuts, shallots, mint, and chiles to the fruit.Pour the dressing over and mix well. Add more lime, salt, or sugar to taste.
4. Place each serving on a leaf of lettuce.

Reviews

[evelyn/athens]

I never knew we had Pomelo here in Greece until I read this recipe - I just thought that some Greek grapefruit were less juicy than others.LOL I picked up two yesterday at the market to make this recipe and it was an excellent choice. REALLY fresh-tasting and light - with that deliciously thai sweet/savory/sour thing happening. I'll be making this keeper all summer long! Thanks.