PRAWN SALAD (PLA GUNG)

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This recipe is from Recipes of Asia for Laos. This recipe can also be made with squid or scallops, or any combination of prawns, squid and scallops. If using squid, use only the body tube. Slit the body and press flat, score diagonally, and cut into 2 inch squares.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Asian

Time 25m

Yield 3 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb prawns, cleaned and deveined
3 cups water
2 tablespoons lemongrass, chop coarse
1 tablespoon fresh lime leaves, chop coarse
1 tablespoon coriander leaves, chop coarse
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons palm sugar
1 teaspoon garlic, chop fine
1 teaspoon ginger, chop fine
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 cup mint leaf

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil and add lemon grass, lime leaves and coriander. Boil for five minutes.
  • Drop in prawns and cook 1 minute. Remove and rinse under cold water.
  • Combine lime juice, palm sugar, garlic, ginger and black pepper in a bowl. Mix to dissolve sugar.
  • Pour dressing over prawns and toss to coat. Add green onions and mint leaves, toss to mix.

Rashaan Houston
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I highly recommend it.


Paing Thiha
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The prawns are cooked perfectly and the dressing is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


zackary zapata
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This is my favorite prawn salad recipe. It's so simple and delicious. I love that I can use any kind of prawns I have on hand.


Christina West
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


3O0 H3I
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This is a great recipe! The prawns are cooked perfectly and the dressing is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


TIKADAR SHAHRIAR AHMED
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I highly recommend it.


curly head daj
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The prawns are cooked perfectly and the dressing is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Niah Ankrom
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This is my favorite prawn salad recipe. It's so simple and delicious. I love that I can use any kind of prawns I have on hand.


Amarasooriya Amarasooriya
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


nayiga joan
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This is a great recipe! The prawns are cooked perfectly and the dressing is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayatulla
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I highly recommend it.


MD Abdul Zobbar
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The prawns are cooked perfectly and the dressing is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


No Bel
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This is my favorite prawn salad recipe. It's so simple and delicious. I love that I can use any kind of prawns I have on hand.


Sabrina Amin
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Neurotic Knight
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This is a great recipe! The prawns are cooked perfectly and the dressing is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Artzgamer Plays
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I highly recommend it.


Jrj jashim
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The prawns are cooked perfectly and the dressing is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jones Toe
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This is my go-to recipe for prawn salad. It's so simple and delicious. I love that I can use any kind of prawns I have on hand. I also like to add some chopped avocado and cucumber for extra freshness.


Shaam Hussain
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually add a little bit of extra lime juice and cilantro to give it a bit of a kick.


noah byrnes
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This prawn salad recipe is a winner! The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. The prawns are perfectly cooked and the dressing is light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.