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Cambodian Prawn and Pomelo Salad

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Cambodian Prawn and Pomelo Salad Recipe only This great Cambodian prawn and pomelo salad is very refreshing on a hot summers day. Pomelo is one of the largest citrus fruits (citrus maxima) in Southeast Asia. Ripe pomeoa has a slightly acidic taste not like the grapefruit we know in the western world. The rind is very easy to peel off and it has some great health benefits as well. So, give it a try next time you go to an Asian market, but be sure to buy it ripe, ask the store to help you ! INGREDIENTS 1 large pomelo 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon chili jam 300 g raw medium sized prawns, peeled and deveined, leave tails intact 3 tablespoons shredded or desiccated coconut (fresh is best)\3 Asian shallots, finely sliced 5 small bird's eye chilies, only bruised 1 cup fresh coriander leaves 1 tablespoon fried Asian shallots METHOD Chili jam; 1/3 cup oil 2 Asian shallots, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 40 g dries chili flakes ...