Spicy Salmon-Eggplants Salad

Salmon is a healthy fish, and this dish is an easy meal to prepare.

Ingredients:
2 salmon fillets, 6 oz. each
1 large eggplant
1 cup water
1 knob of ginger, sliced
1/4 cup white onions sliced
1 tsp lemongrass minced
1/2 tsp salt
Dressing ingredients:
1/4 cup lime juice or apple cider vinegar
2 tbs fish sauce
1 tbs sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp lemongrass minced
2 shallots thinly sliced
2 fresh Thai hot chili slices
Garnish with:
Crispy shallot* and chopped cilantro

Directions:
Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar shake well. Adjust the seasoning for your liking. The taste should be spicy, sweet, and sour.
Bake eggplant in oven set at 350°. Remove skin and slice
I use the Costco salmon. Cut salmon into cubes.
In a saucepan, bring water. ginger, onions, and lemongrass to boil and simmer for 15 minutes.. Add salmon cubes and bring to boil. Blanch until just done. Remove fish and set aside.
Place baked eggplants, and salmon cubes on a serving plate. Add the dressing; top with crispy shallots and cilantro. Serve

*To make crispy shallots:
Thinly slice 4 shallots. Add 1/2 cup peanut oil in a saucepan with thinly sliced shallots. Fry under medium heat until crispy; stir occasionally. Drain and refrigerate for further use. The shallot oil can be used to flavor any dish.