"Deau Arpapornnopparat, chef-owner of Holy Basil Thai restaurants, makes his favorite snack: a salad of instant ramen-style noodles, ground pork (you can also use chicken), cabbage, herbs, onion, shallot and a tangy dressing of fish sauce caramel, lime juice and the seasoning packet from the noodles. He uses Thai brand Mama, but you can use any instant ramen noodles in your favorite flavor."
"The fish sauce caramel is made with equal parts palm sugar (which come in 2-ounce tablets) and fish sauce, both available at Thai markets; you also can substitute brown sugar. The caramel can be made in advance, stores for months in your fridge, and you can use it in curries, stir-fries and dressings. It's key to the big flavor in this salad, along with the bright burst of lime juice; adjust the balance of flavors to your preference for sweet, salty and tart-tangy."
Deau Arpapornnopparat prepares a salad featuring instant ramen-style noodles, ground pork or chicken, cabbage, fresh herbs, onion and shallot. The dressing combines a fish sauce caramel, lime juice and the noodle seasoning packet for savory-sweet-tart depth. He favors Thai brand Mama but any instant ramen flavor works. Fish sauce caramel is made with equal parts palm sugar (commonly sold in 2-ounce tablets) and fish sauce, with brown sugar as an acceptable substitute. The caramel can be made ahead and refrigerated for months and also enhances curries, stir-fries and other dressings. Balance sweetness, salt and tartness to taste.
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