Yum Ma Kuea Yao (Grilled Aubergine Salad with Dried Shrimp)
28 min · 5 steps
Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps
About this dish
Whole aubergines are charred until smoky and soft, then torn into strips and tossed with dried shrimp, shallots and a sharp lime and fish sauce dressing.
Allergy Info
Fish, Crustaceans
Diet Info
Pescatarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Thai aubergineslong variety, grilled whole until charred and soft4 whole
- Thai shallotsthinly sliced3
- Bird's Eye Chilliesfinely chopped2
- Garlic clovesfinely chopped2
- Fresh Corianderroughly chopped10 g
- Lime juicefreshly squeezed30 ml
Fish & Seafood
- Dried shrimpsoaked briefly and roughly chopped20 g
Dried Goods
- Sugar5 g
Oils & Condiments
- Fish sauce20 ml
Utensils
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
Method
Grill the whole aubergines directly over a high flame or under a hot grill, turning occasionally, for 12 minutes until the skins are blackened and the flesh is completely soft.
Leave the aubergines to cool for 5 minutes, then peel away the charred skin and tear the flesh into long strips.
Whisk the lime juice, fish sauce and sugar together in a bowl until the sugar dissolves.
Arrange the aubergine strips on a serving plate and scatter with the shallots, chillies, garlic and dried shrimp.
Spoon the dressing over the top and finish with the chopped coriander.