Saigonnais Scallop Seviche
| Yield: | 6 Servings |
| Categories: | Appetizers |
| 3 | lb | Bay or small scallops |
| 1/4 | c | Fresh lemon juice |
| 1 | ts | Oil |
| 1/4 | c | Chopped shallots |
| 3 1/2 | tb | Fish sauce (nuoc mam) |
| 6 | tb | Sugar |
| 3 | oz | Fresh rau ram (an aromatic leaf); sliced hair-thin |
| 3 | oz | Fresh basil; sliced hair-thin |
| 3 | tb | Fresh ginger; sliced hair-thin |
| 1/3 | c | Ground unsalted dry-roasted peanuts |
| 1 | ts | Chili paste |
| GARNISH | ||
| Oil for deep frying | ||
| 1/4 | lb | Prawn crackers |
| Lettuce leaves |
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