Spiced Shrimp Salad

1. 1

   Place lemon grass in blender or spice mill; grind to powder.

2. 2

   Set aside.

3. 3

   Bring saucepan of water to boil, add shrimp, cook 30 seconds, then drain and rinse them with cold water.

4. 4

   Drain well and transfer to a bowl.

5. 5

   Mix fish sauce and lime juice.

6. 6

   Add pepper flakes, shallots and scallions.

7. 7

   Pour mixture over shrimp.

8. 8

   Mix, then fold in pulverized lemon grass.

9. 9

   Transfer to a serving bowl and scatter the green chili and mint on top.

10. 10

    Serve at room temperature.

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