Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2             cloves  garlic -- sliced
     1/4           cup  lentils
     1/4           cup  green chiles -- sliced
     1/4           cup  peanuts -- shelled
     1/4           cup  dried ground shrimp (available in Asian
                        and specialty markets)
     1/4           cup  toasted sesame seeds
     1/4           cup  freshly peeled and sliced ginger corn oil
                        for frying
                        Dressing:
  1         tablespoon  fish sauce (available in Asian and
                        specialty markets)
  1           teaspoon  fresh lemon juice
  1         tablespoon  corn oil

Preparation:

Fry garlic, lentils, and peanuts separately in corn oil until just golden brown. Spoon individually around platter with chiles, shrimp, sesame seeds, and ginger. Whisk sauce ingredients, drizzle into center of plate. Serve tossed. Serve 2 - 4

Nutritional Information:

696 Calories (kcal); 48g Total Fat; (58% calories from fat); 29g Protein; 48g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 28mg Sodium