Thai Watermelon Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the peanut oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Add the sliced shallot and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; season with salt.
• Whisk 2 tablespoons of the frying oil, the chopped shallot, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and jalapeno in a large bowl. Add the watermelon and toss to combine. Let sit 10 minutes.
• Add the cilantro, basil, mint and 2 tablespoons peanuts to the salad and season with salt; toss to combine. Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon peanuts and the fried shallot.

Steps:

• In a non-stick frying pan, heat 1 tsp of peanut oil over a medium heat and gently fry the garlic. Add the pork and stir until it browns, then cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer the pork to a mixing bowl and set aside to cool.
• Chop the prawns and add to the cooled pork with the chopped chicken and bean sprouts.
• In a small jug, whisk together the fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice and sweet chilli sauce, then pour over the pork mixture. Add half the fried shallots, the diced watermelon, fresh mint and coriander. Toss together and serve scattered with the remaining shallots.

Steps:

• Place 2 cups watermelon in a blender; cover and puree until smooth. Press through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard pulp. Pour 1 cup juice into a small saucepan (save any remaining juice for another use). Add chili sauce, fish sauce, lime juice and ginger to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is slightly thickened, 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat. Refrigerate until cooled., Meanwhile, prepare noodles according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well. Place noodles in a large bowl. Add carrots, red onion, cilantro, mint and remaining 2-1/2 cups watermelon. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Serve with peanuts and lime wedges.