This is a version of Pad Thai, that has no noodles and is really a crunchy salad.
Wash a few (say 3) large courgettes. You could peel them but I am too lazy. Dry and julienne on a mandolin. It looks better if you do then lengthways so they resemble noodles Wash or peel some carrots and do the same. I also added some finely shredded red pepper.
To make the dressing, toss all the ingredients into a blender. As long as you have the basics - some soy or fish sauce, minced garlic, some lime juice, a couple of stoned dates or sugar substitute some grated fresh ginger if you have it (I didn't), I also added a shake of Thai spice powder, some hot sauce and the stalks from a bunch of coriander. Blitz until you have a slightly green Thai dressing. You can add a little oil, but I do not think it is necessary.
Finely chop the top of the washed bunch of coriander.
Pour the dressing over the shredded veggies, mix in a bag of ordinary or dry roasted peanuts and mix, then top with the coriander.
Leave for 15 - 20 mins for the flavours to mingle.
You could add finely chopped spring onion but I could not see the point, it is flavoursome enough without.
I got this idea from Nomi Shannon, the raw gourmet. It is a variation on her recipe, so not an original idea.
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