Thai Piquant Dressing

I use this dressing not only for salads but for many other dishes in this book. The quantity given below is sufficient to dress a generous bowl of salad for 4 to 6 people. I have prescribed the smallest number of chillies that will prevent the dressing being too mild, and the largest number beyond which it will become too fierce.

The flavour of palm sugar makes a real difference in dressings such as this. It may be found in Oriental shops or even in supermarkets. It is procur