Yum Pla Duk Foo

Ingredients

Catfish fillets

2 cups, cut into strips

Vegetable oil

for frying

Salt

to taste

Thai chili peppers

2, finely chopped (adjust for spice preference)

Sugar

1 tablespoon

Fish sauce

3 tablespoons

Lime juice

2 tablespoons

Green mango

1, shredded

Red onion

1 small, thinly sliced

Fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup, chopped

Fresh cilantro

1/4 cup, chopped

Roasted peanuts

1/2 cup, crushed

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Carefully add the catfish strips to the hot oil and fry until they turn crispy and golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the catfish from the oil and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded green mango, thinly sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, chopped mint leaves, and crushed peanuts. Toss gently to mix the ingredients.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, finely chopped Thai chili peppers, and salt until the sugar dissolves and the dressing is well combined.
5. Break the crispy catfish fillets into bite-sized pieces and add them to the mixing bowl with the mango mixture.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well coated.
7. Serve the Yum Pla Duk Foo immediately as an appetizer or side dish, garnished with additional herbs if desired.