Step 1

To make the salad, place asparagus in a heatproof microwave-safe bowl. Cook, covered, on High/800watts/100% for 2 minutes. Add the snow peas and cook, covered, on High/800watts/100% for 40 seconds or until tender crisp. Refresh under cold water. Place the asparagus, snow peas, cucumber and mango in a bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, sugar and ginger in a jug.

Step 2

Place the onion, tomato paste, garlic, chilli, lemon rind, ginger, turmeric, fish sauce and sesame oil in the jug of a blender and blend until smooth.

Step 3

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion mixture and cook for 2-4 minutes or until aromatic. Add prawns and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until prawns curl and change colour. Add bread and sugar and stir to combine.

Step 4

Drizzle the salad with dressing and gently toss to combine. Divide salad among plates and top with prawns. Serve with steamed rice, if desired.