Pomelo

Method

• Crisp fried shallots are available at Asian food stores.
• Fresh or frozen crab meat is available at quality seafood stores.

1. Cut pomelo segments in half if very large and place in a large bowl with crab meat.
2. Add shallots, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaf and stir to combine.
3. For the dressing Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir well.
4. Spoon dressing over pomelo mixture, add coriander and mint leaves and toss gently.
5. Serve topped with crisp fried shallots.

Serves 4 as a starter

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What you'll need:

• 1 pomelo
• 200g cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1 bird's eye chilli, chopped finely
• 1 cup fresh coriander leaves or
• ½ cup fresh Vietnamese mint or Thai basil leaves, torn roughly
• 2 cups finely shredded Chinese cabbage
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 2 tablespoons grated palm sugar
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• ¼ cup (60ml) lime juice
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped roasted peanuts
• 1 tablespoon crisp fried shallot flakes

Method:

1. Segment pomelo over a large bowl; break up coarsely.
2. Add chicken, chilli, coriander, Vietnamese mint or Thai basil,
3. Chinese cabbage and bean sprouts to pomelo.
4. Combine sugar, sauce and juice in small bowl;
5. stir well to dissolve sugar.
6. Add dressing to chicken mixture; toss gently to combine.
7. Divide chicken mixture among serving plates.
8. Sprinkle with peanuts and shallot flakes to serve.
9. Serve with pounded toasted rice, sugar and ground chillies if desired. 

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