Thai Shrimp And Calamari Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

DRESSING
1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
SALAD
1 1/4 cups medium shrimp, boiled and cooled
1 1/4 cups squid rings, boiled and cooled
1/2 cup rice noodles (ie ( bean threads)
1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
2 Thai red chili peppers, thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
1/2 cup white mushroom, coarsely chopped
1/2 tablespoon fresh lime leaves, thinly sliced
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemongrass, white part only, thinly sliced
1/2 carrot, shredded
2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, coarsely ground
lime wedge, for garnish

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, lime juice, salt, and sugar. Set aside.
Soak the glass noodles in water for 10 minutes. Place noodles and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, then drain noodles and rinse under cold running water to take the heat off.
Place the noodles, shrimp, squid and the remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.
Arrange the salad over lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with the roasted ground peanuts and serve with lime wedges.