Thai
Thai - Appetizers
Watercress Appetizer
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 250g watercress, thick stems trimmed into 6cm lengths
- • 100g rice flour
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1/2 tsp white pepper
- • 3/4 cup cold water
- • 2 tbsp chili jam (nam prik pao)
- • 1 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp lime juice
- • 1 tsp palm sugar
- • Vegetable oil for frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Trim the watercress into 6cm lengths and dry well.
2
Phase 2
Whisk rice flour, salt, white pepper, and cold water into a light batter.
3
Phase 3
Dip the watercress in the batter, letting excess drip off.
4
Phase 4
Deep-fry in batches until crisp and pale golden; drain.
5
Phase 5
Stir the chili jam, fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar into a dip.
6
Phase 6
Serve the crisp watercress immediately with the chili jam dip.