Thai Green Mango Salad

This is another dish from Absolute Thai, Chennai. Absolutely delicious! Found the recipe on: http://www.noobcook.com/thai-green-mango-salad/

Ingredients:

• 2 raw mangoes, julienned
• 1 big garlic clove
• 2 red chili pepper, slit lengthwise, (remove seed if less spice is required)
• 5 big shallots
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
• 1/2 cup syrup of jaggery
• Juice of 2 lime
• 2 tbsp fish sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 cup dried shrimp, washed and microwaved
• Coriander for garnish

Preparation:

• Add all ingredients except mango and coriander in a mortar and pound lightly with a pestle for a minute. Add in batches if the mortar and pestle is not large enough and transfer to a large seasoning bowl.
• Add the julienned mango. 
• Season the salad dressing to taste accordingly - it should be a balance of hot, salty, sour and sweet.