Thai-Style Grilled Watermelon in Lettuce Leaves

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Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Grilling watermelon caramelizes its sugars, bringing out its flavor even more, and the juicy flesh acquires a delicious smoky note. It's a perfect ingredient for a Thai-inspired appetizer! After grilling, slice the watermelon and arrange it in thick lettuce bowls along with cucumber slices, green onions, fresh cilantro, and roasted peanuts. Dress the whole thing with a mixture of lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar, which gives the appetizer a unique Asian flavor. These bowls are easy to eat with your hands and are perfect for serving at home parties. Choose smaller leaves so the salads are bite-sized.

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Recipe:

Lightly brush four 1-inch-thick watermelon wedges on both sides with vegetable oil. Grill over medium heat until well-marked, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Let cool slightly, then cut into small pieces, discarding the rind. Combine 2 tablespoons lime juice with 2 teaspoons brown sugar and 2 teaspoons fish sauce; toss with the watermelon and let sit for 20 minutes. Serve in bibb lettuce leaves with sliced cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and chopped peanuts.

Recipes with similar ingredients: Watermelon, lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, leaf lettuce, cucumbers, green onions, Peanut

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