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  • Thai Watermelon Rind Noodle Salad

    Ingredients

    8 portions

    • Ingredients
      Amount
    • Watermelon Rind, peeled
      2 lb.
    • Carrots, large, peeled
      1 ea.
    • Green beans, blanched slightly, thinly sliced
      1/2 lb.
    • Cilantro, chopped
      1/3 cup
    • Mint, chopped
      2 Tbsp.
    • Chives, chopped
      1 bunch
    • Shrimp, small, cooked
      1/4 lb.

    Dressing

    • Ingredients
      Amount
    • Ginger, finely minced
      1 tsp.
    • Packed light or dark brown sugar
      ¼ cup
    • White vinegar
      2 Tbsp.
    • Lime juice (about 1 lime)
      2 Tbsp.
    • Orange juice (about 1/2 orange)
      ¼ cup
    • Tamarind paste
      1 Tbsp.
    • Water
      ¼ cup
    • Sriracha or chili sauce
      4-6 dashes
    • Fish sauce
      2 Tbsp.

    • Ingredients
      Amount
    • Peanuts, toasted, chopped
      ½ cup

    Method

    1. Using a mandolin, cut the watermelon rind and carrots into a thin julienne.
    2. Place green beans, watermelon rind and carrots in a large bowl with the herbs and shrimp.
    3. In a medium-size bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients and whisk together.
    4. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. Allow to stand for 5 minutes for the flavors to develop.
    5. Garnish with peanuts.