Thai Fruit Salad

Step 1 -In a large bowl, add the rice wine vinegar and the fine sugar, whisking until it is combined and the fine sugar is mostly dissolved.

Step 2 -Add the orange blossom water, the star anise, the cinnamon stick, the ginger, and the chili to the dressing and stir to combine.

Step 3 -Add the grapefruit pieces to the dressing, gently stirring to combine, and allow them to marinate, about 30 minutes.

Step 4 -Use a slotted spoon to remove and discard the star anise and the cinnamon stick from the dressing.

Step 5 -Drain the grapefruit pieces from the dressing.

Step 6 -Reserve 2 tablespoons of the dressing, discarding the remainder.

Step 7 -In a large bowl, add the marinated grapefruit pieces, the mango, the watercress, the peanut oil, and the lime juice and toss to combine.

Step 8 -Transfer the salad to a large bowl.

Step 9 -Add the reserved dressing, the sliced shallot, the sesame seeds, the peanuts, and the salt to the top of the salad.

Step 10 -Plate and serve.