Nam Jhim with Vegetable Medley

1 Cup cauliflower florets

1 Cup Brussels sprouts (quartered)

1/2 Cup green beans – sliced

1/2/ Cup coriander leaves

Dressing:

1 Chilli – deseeded and sliced

2 Shallots – peeled and chopped

2 Roots of coriander – washed and roughly chopped

1 Clove garlic

1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar

1/4 Cup lime juice

2 Tbsp Fish sauce

Method:

To made the dressing you will need a pestle and mortar or small food processor; pounding in pestle and mortar gives best results. Be careful with chilli that it does not splash. Wash hands carefully
Pound or blend the chilli, shallots, coriander root and garlic
Add sugar and pound again then using stirring motion add the lime juice and fish sauce and mix well
Drop the cauliflower and Brussels sprouts into boiling salted water
Simmer until just tender
Add beans simmer very quickly – keep green
Drain and toss with the sauce and coriander