Apple Som Tum
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Apple Som Tum
Recipe by Louis Tikaram
Ingredients
2 very firm and tart granny smith apples
1 red shallot
1 handful roasted peanuts
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 Lime for juice
1 tablespoon Fish sauce
1 teaspoon chilli flakes
1 cup coriander leaves
METHOD
Slice the apple into thin disk/slices then arrange them into stacks of 4-5 apple slices and cut them lengthwise again into thin matchsticks, set aside ready to serve.
Slice the shallot in half then slice very thin lengthwise and add to a medium mixing bowl.
Toss together with the halved cherry tomatoes & peanuts then season with fish sauce, lime juice, and chilli flakes.
Mix very well with your hands to crush the peanuts and slightly squishing the tomatoes to release their juices this helps to create a tasty dressing when mixed with the fish sauce and lime juice.
Add the apple matchsticks and coriander then toss lightly to coat with the dressing and retain the apples beautiful crunch.
Serve up as a great zingy salad or as a side dish for BBQ chicken or fish.
