Ingredients

  • 12 cup vegetable oil
  • 8 stalks lemongrass, ends trimmed and 5 inches of the lower stalks minced
  • 4 shallots, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (to taste)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 14 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
  • 14 teaspoon ground coriander
  • cayenne pepper, to taste
  • sea salt, to taste
  • 6 medium yellow tomatoes, sliced crosswise (about 3 pounds)
  • cherry and mini heirloom tomato (to garnish)

Method

  • In a small bowl whisk together the oil, minced lemongrass, shallots, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, coriander, cayenne and salt to taste.
  • Set aside to allow flavours to develop, at least 20 minutes.
  • Divide tomato slices among 6 salad plates, spoon dressing over them.
  • Let the salad stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to an hour.
  • Garnish each plate with some of the whole mini tomatoes.