Thai prawn salad (Pla goong)
- Published: 9 Jan 25
- Updated: 26 May 25
Juicy prawns are tumbled with a tangy lemongrass, lime and chilli dressing, then served with coriander for freshness and crispy shallots for crunch in this Thai salad recipe from Marni Xuto.
Marni says: “Pla, a lesser-known type of Thai salad, deserves more attention. It’s all about the balance of herbs commonly found growing wild in Thailand, such as lemongrass and lime leaves, combined with staple ingredients like shallots and garlic. It’s the perfect blend of nature and human creativity.”
Loved this easy Thai dish? Try Marni’s Thai fruit salad, too.
Growing up in Bangkok, Marni’s passion for cooking started at a young age. She’s lived in the UK for 20 years and is a recipe developer and blogger. Follow Marni on Instagram @easy.thaifood
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Serves 1-2 -
Prep time 10 min. Cook time 2 min
Nutrition
- Calories
- 369kcals
- Fat
- 19g (3.6g saturated)
- Protein
- 28g
- Carbohydrates
- 17g (13g sugars)
- Fibre
- 3g
- Salt
- 5.9g
delicious. tips
Nam prik pao is a type of roasted chilli paste (often called ‘jam’) which contains lots of tamarind. Find it online or in Asian grocers. Alternatively, a tamarind-rich barbecue sauce will deliver the same complex sweetness.