Burmese-style Rice Salad

Description
This is a healthy recipe that can be served either as a snack or main course. It’s a great vegetarian dish.



Ingredients
Main ingredients:
 * 1/2 cup cooked rice
 * 1/2 cup rice vermicellis, soaked in hot water until soft
 * 1/2 cup egg noodles, cooked al dente
 * 1/2 cup boiled potatoes, sliced
 * 1/4 cup fried bean curd, sliced thinly
 * 1 hard boiled egg, chopped
 * 1/3 cup cabbage, shredded
 * 1/3 cup green papaya, shredded
 * 1/3 cup cucumber, shredded
 * 1/3 cup carrots, shredded
 * 1/3 cup onion, thinly sliced

Dressing:
 * 2 tablespoons lime juice
 * 8 tablespoons tamarind juice
 * 4 tablespoons fish sauce
 * 4 tablespoons chili oil
 * 2 tablespoons graham flour
 * 2 tablespoons dried prawns, pounded
 * 2 tablespoons dried chili powder

Garnish:
 * a handful fried shallots
 * a handful coriander leaves

Directions
Put rice, vermicellis, egg noodles and potatoes in a large bowl. Add ingredients for dressing. Mix well. Adjust seasoning if desired. Add in the rest of salad ingredients and mix well. Garnish with shallots and coriander leaves. Serves 4 people.