Yunnan Style Tomato Salad
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 13 cup mint leaf
- 13 cup basil leaves (Thai basil is preferred)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 12 teaspoons kosher salt
- 12 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- Slice the tomatoes into small wedges.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the garlic, mint, basil, green onions, salt, and chili flakes.
- Use a wooden spoon to mash the contents of the bowl until all the leaves are crushed and bruised.
- If you think you've mashed too much, keep going.
- Toss the tomatoes into the herb mixture and then drizzle the chili oil over the tomatoes.
- Use the wooden spoon to lightly mash the tomatoes until they lose their structure and are limp.
- Chill the salad for at least an hour before serving.
tomatoes, garlic, mint leaf, basil, green onions, kosher salt, chili flakes, chili oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/yunnan-style-tomato-salad-482767 (may not work)