Jul 14 2026
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Plar Goong Recipe

Inspired by Bedford Thai
Time30m
Serves4

Shrimp salad with red onion, carrot, tomato, celery and cilantro

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Salad

  1. 1

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a pot of boiling water, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and set aside to cool.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Thinly slice the red onion, julienne the carrot, dice the tomatoes, and chop the celery into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Chop the Cilantro

    Wash the cilantro thoroughly and chop it roughly, discarding the thick stems.

Preparation of Dressing

  1. 4

    Mix Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, red chili flakes, and minced garlic until the sugar has dissolved.

Combine and Serve

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, sliced red onion, julienned carrot, diced tomatoes, chopped celery, and cilantro.

  2. 6

    Add Dressing

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are well coated.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Transfer the salad to a serving dish and enjoy immediately. You may garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

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