Description
A simple cilantro salad with crunchy snap peas, peanuts, and fried shallots is a delicious bite on its own, but is also a great topping to sticky rice, fish, or noodles.
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Ingredients:
For the Cilantro Salad:
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 3–5 shallots, sliced into rings
- 3/4 cup sugar snap peas (or substitute with red bell pepper if desired)
- 3 bunches cilantro, tough stems removed
- 1/2 cup toasted peanuts
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/2 lemon, squeezed
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Shallots:
- In a medium skillet, heat the 3 tbsp of coconut oil over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is melted and shimmering, add the sliced shallots.
- Cook the shallots until they become crispy and have a golden-brown color. This should take about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the fried shallots to a paper towel or a clean dish towel to drain any excess oil. Keep the remaining oil in the skillet for later use.
- Toast the Peanuts:
- Reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the peanuts to the same skillet.
- Toast the peanuts until they turn golden brown. Ensure to stir occasionally to prevent them from burning.
- Once toasted, transfer the peanuts to the towel alongside the fried shallots, letting them drain any residual oil.
- Prepare the Dressing:
- From the skillet, measure out 2 tablespoons of the reserved coconut oil and transfer it to a small mixing bowl.
- Add in the soy sauce, sugar, lemon juice and salt to the bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
- Prepare the Snap Peas:
- For each snap pea, remove its stringy spine.
- Slice the snap peas on a diagonal angle, ensuring the inner peas are visible.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced snap peas and the cilantro leaves.
- Drizzle the previously prepared dressing over the snap peas and cilantro.
- Toss the ingredients together ensuring everything is well-coated with the dressing.
- To finish, sprinkle the salad with the toasted peanuts and the crispy fried shallots.
- Season with additional salt, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad, Side
- Cuisine: Asian American