Appetizers & Snacks

Southeast Asia Crab and Almond Salad

Southeast Asia Crab and Almond Salad
Bold flavors and silky almonds punctuate this lump crabmeat salad.

Southeast Asia Crab and Almond Salad

Ingredients

  • 8 Ounces lump crabmeat, cleaned
  • 3 ounces Mandelin Natural Whole Almonds, toasted and chopped.
  • 1-1/4 ounces fresh lime Juice
  • 3/4 ounce nahm pla (fermented fish sauce)
  • 1/4 ounce galangal (available at Asian markets)
  • 1 ounce shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 ounce cilantro, minced
  • 1/4 ounce mint, minced
  • 3 ounces cucumber, diced small
  • 3 ounces Chinese long beans (available at Asian markets)
  • 1/4 ounce dried chilies, crushed
  • 1/4 ounce Thai basil
  • 2 heads Boston bibb lettuce for assembly

Directions

  1. In a clean stainless steel bowl, combine ingredients well.

  2. Allow to set and marinade for approximately an hour before service.

  3. Serve with bibb lettuce leaves as wraps.