Ginger Salad Recipe
- 2 tablespoons bottled kizami shoga (red pickled ginger)
- 3 tablespoons yellow split peas, fried
- 2 large shallots, sliced lengthwise and fried (4 ounces)
- 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced and fried
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon salted roasted peanuts, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried shrimp, chopped if larger than 1/2 inch long
- 1/2 teaspoon minced seeded fresh green Thai or serrano chile, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
- Garnish: fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges
- Wring ginger in a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture, then toss well with remaining ingredients and serve.
- Also called beni shoga, kizami shoga.