Spicy Lemongrass Glass
Noodle Salad

This salad is a well known favourite at the Hungry Planet restaurant in Perth, Ontario. It's clean citrus flavours and crisp textures make it a fabulous hot weather dish.

(serves four)

16-20	large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 nests	bean noodle threads
½ c	each julienned carrot, celery, red and yellow pepper
1 c	julienned cucumber
1 tbsp	finely sliced shallots
1-2 tbsp	finely sliced and ground lemongrass
1-2 tbsp	chopped green onion
2 tbsp	finely sliced fresh mint leaves
3 tbsp	coarsely chopped cilantro
Dressing 10 tbsp fish sauce chopped chilies to taste 5 tbsp sugar or to taste 12 tbsp lime juice 2 tsp minced garlic Poach shrimp in simmering water until cooked, approx. 2-3 minutes. Drain, cool and refrigerate until needed. Submerge noodles in boiling water and cook 1 minute or until soft and clear. Drain and cool. Combine dressing ingredients and set aside. When noodles are dry (approx. 20 minutes), toss with dressing. Combine noodles with shrimp, dressing and remaining ingredients. By: Chef Judy Dempsey, the Hungry Planet. Perth, Ontario http://www.thehungryplanet.com