Water Chestnut Salad

Locale: Thailand

Source: Kiritibhoutika, Instagram

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 c chopped fresh water chestnuts
• 1 c chopped cucumber
• 0.25 c pomegranate seeds
• 2 tbs chopped spring onion
• 1-2 tbs chopped peanuts
• cilantro (optional)

Dressing:

• 1 tbs tamarind pulp
• 1 tbs honey or maple syrup
• 2 tbs light soy sauce
• 0.5 tsp chili oil or a pinch of chili flakes
• 0.5 tsp roasted sesame oil

• sesame seeds

Steps

1. Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl. Whisk together the sauce in a separate bowl. Pour the dressing over the ingredients. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

1. I found this recipe on Instagram. Author unclear. I've taken some liberties.

2. I didn't have pomegranate seeds or cilantro. I did add a diced red bell pepper. I used tamarind paste, and dark soy sauce.