Prawn, Kumara and Avocado Salsa with Pineapple Dressing
Photography by Aaron McLean.
Goes with: seafood, fish, pork and chicken; or serve with drinks on crisp pita or taco chips.
INGREDIENTS
Salsa
300 grams kumara, peeled and diced
200 grams cooked, peeled prawns, roughly chopped
1 avocado, diced
1 shallot, finely sliced
1 long red chilli, seeded and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
Dressing
1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-2 teaspoons honey
finely grated zest 1 lime
1 clove garlic, crushed
sea salt
METHOD
Cook the kumara in boiling salted water until just tender but not falling apart. Drain and refresh in cold water. Drain again and pat dry with kitchen towels.
Dressing: Put all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse 2-3 times.
To serve: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and fold through the dressing. Makes about 2 cups

Keep up to date with
dish weekly recipes,
food news, and events.
latest issue:
Issue #121
As winter arrives, so does the latest issue of dish! With over 60 recipes this edition features seasonal produce like pumpkin, leeks and silverbeet whipped into delicious dinners. Pasta takes centre-stage in 5 outrageously tasty recipes, then we break out the slow cooker and amp up the comfort with cozy roasts and braises. Winter wouldn’t be the same without a hearty pie or two, and we have a selection – from Beef Cheek Pot Pie to Moroccan Shepherd’s Pie. Food Fast has your speedy weeknight dinners covered then Melie brings the magic with inventive chicken dishes while Olivia’s baking and desserts will brighten the even the coldest days.