Serves 2
pomelo or grapefruit 2-4 pieces, peeled and de-veined
chicken breasts 2, cooked and shredded
cashewnuts 2, roasted and crushed
dried shrimp or shrimp powder 4 pieces, chopped
coconut 2 tbsp, grated
THE SWEET CHILLI SAUCE
lime juice 2 tbsp
fish sauce 2 tbsp (try Ayam available at gourmet stores)
palm sugar 2 tbsp
Thai sweet chilli paste 2 tbsp (try Real Thai available at gourmet stores)
THE GARNISH
red chillies 2, deep-fried
shallots 2-4, deep-fried
kaffir lime leaves 2, julienned
mint a few sprigs
lettuce leaves a few
Remove the outer skin of the pomelo and put the plump kernels on a plate. Prepare the sauce by mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl. Stir well.
Add the chicken, cashewnuts, dried shrimp and grated coconut. Add the pomelo and mix well. Place the pomelo salad on a plate. Top with red chillies, shallots and kaffir lime leaves. Garnish with the mint and lettuce leaves.