Asian Salad Recipes - Burma Potato Salad (Ah-Loo Thoke) Recipe

Ingredients

• 450g (lib) small new potatoes, boiled and halved (there is no need to peel them)

• 1 onion, thinly sliced

• 1 heaped tablespoon crisp-fried shallots, to garnish

• 1 level tablespoon chopped mint leaves, to garnish

For the dressing:

• 2 tablespoons tamarind water 

• 2 tablespoons fish sauce

• 2 tablespoons groundnut oil

• 2 teaspoons sugar

• 3 small red or green chilies, finely chopped

Serves 4

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Method

1. Place the boiled new potatoes and the onion in a serving bowl and set aside.

2. In another bowl, prepare the dressing: mix all the ingredients until the sugar has dissolved.

3. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and onions. Mix well, garnish with shallots and mint and serve.