Fab Soo Park. Fab Appetite. Living the Fab Food Life. Restaurant Reviews, Recipes, Chef Interviews, and more.
Chicago’s North Shore Convention & Visitor’s Bureau is celebrating their 10th year of North Shore Restaurant Month. Every year, participating restaurants in the North Shore offer special dining deals for the whole month of February, except Valentine’s Day. Offers include 15% off guest check, FREE appetizer or dessert with a purchase of an entrée, and special prix fixe menus. It’s a wonderful way to try a new restaurant in the area or go back to your favorites.
…
Today I will be sharing one my favorite recipes from my childhood, which I learned from my mom. The Thai Grilled Shrimp Salad with Thai herbs or Pla-Goong (พล่ากุ้ง) has a nice kick of spice and citrus. This recipe is packed with flavors and has a nice refreshing finish as well as a citrusy note from the lime… a recipe that is similar to ceviche. The secret to making this recipe is the one-of-a-kind homemade Thai Chili Jam (Nam Prik Pao), lemongrass, fresh lime juice, culantro flavor, and grilled shrimp with the shell. Leaving the shell keeps all those delicious juices in guaranteeing a much tastier and tender meat….