"Loaded with fresh herbs and sturdy kale and then set off by a bright and spicy dressing, this is an ideal counterpoint to the more decadent dishes on the table...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 red or green Thai chiles, lightly smashed
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2 garlic cloves, lightly smashed
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1/2 cup fresh lime juice
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1/2 cup fish sauce
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2 tablespoons palm sugar or light brown sugar
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1 medium bunch kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves thinly sliced
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2 celery stalks, thinly sliced on a diagonal
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1 small bunch scallions, thinly sliced on a diagonal
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3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
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3/4 cup fresh mint leaves
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1/2 cup fresh Thai or sweet basil leaves
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1/2 cup sev or unsalted, roasted sunflower seeds and/or pumpkin seeds
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MSG (optional; for serving)
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Chili oil (optional; for serving)