Spiced Shrimp Salad

Directions

1. 1
   Place lemon grass in blender or spice mill; grind to powder.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Bring saucepan of water to boil, add shrimp, cook 30 seconds, then drain and rinse them with cold water.
4. 4
   Drain well and transfer to a bowl.
5. 5
   Mix fish sauce and lime juice.
6. 6
   Add pepper flakes, shallots and scallions.
7. 7
   Pour mixture over shrimp.
8. 8
   Mix, then fold in pulverized lemon grass.
9. 9
   Transfer to a serving bowl and scatter the green chili and mint on top.
10. 10
    Serve at room temperature.