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Galangal and chilli Salmon Salad

This Thai Salad leans on galangal and chilli to do the heavy lifting. We bake the Salmon for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.6 from 1,558 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook50 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Galangal and chilli Salmon Salad
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the galangal and chilli elements, and pat the salmon dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the salmon. Transfer to the oven and bake until set, bubbling and golden on top.

Stir in the palm sugar and the rest of the galangal and chilli flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the cherry tomatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped coriander and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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