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This salad bursts with the rich flavors of fresh shrimp, crunchy lotus stems, and succulent meat, offering a refreshing treat that delights even the pickiest eaters.
Salads are always a popular choice for gatherings and celebrations, as their tangy taste helps balance out the richness of fried and stir-fried dishes. Keep this lotus stem, shrimp, and meat salad recipe handy to impress your guests whenever they visit.
Ingredients include:
- Lotus stems: 300 grams
- Carrots: 50 grams
- Rock shrimp: 200 grams
- Pork loin: 200 grams
- Vietnamese coriander: 50 grams
- Shallots: 5 bulbs
- Chili peppers: 2 fruits
- Limes: 2 fruits
- Vinegar: 100 milliliters
- Sugar: 200 grams
- Fish sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Roasted peanuts: 50 grams
- Salt, ground pepper, minced garlic, ginger
How to Make Lotus Stem, Shrimp, and Meat Salad:
Step 1:
- Cut the lotus stems into bite-sized pieces. Soak them with 1 tablespoon of vinegar and 1 tablespoon of sugar for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Then, wash thoroughly and drain the lotus stems, then split them in half or into thirds.
Step 2:
- Clean the pork, boil it with a pinch of salt and thinly sliced ginger.
- Once the meat is cooked, remove it to a bowl of cold water to keep it crispy. Cut the meat into pieces equal to the size of the lotus stems.
Step 3:
- Clean the shrimp, then boil them with ginger for about 5 minutes.
- Peel off the shell and remove the black vein from the back.
Step 4:
- Clean the carrots, peel them, and julienne them.
- Pick off all old or wilted leaves of Vietnamese coriander, wash them thoroughly, and chop them finely.
- Peel and thinly slice the shallots. Heat oil in a pan, add the shallots, and sauté until fragrant.
Step 5:
- Prepare the salad dressing: 6 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of minced chili. Stir well until all the spices dissolve.
- Place the lotus stems, shrimp, meat, carrots, Vietnamese coriander, fried shallots, and julienne chili peppers in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the mixture and toss well to coat evenly. Sprinkle finely chopped Vietnamese coriander on top and sprinkle roasted peanuts.
Now, the lotus stem, shrimp, and meat salad is ready to serve. This salad has a tangy flavor from the lime, spiciness from the chili, and the refreshing sweetness of the lotus stems.
Note: Mixing all ingredients with spices at once may cause the salad to release water, losing its flavor. To remedy this, prepare the salad dressing separately and mix it in just before serving, about 10 - 15 minutes beforehand.
This lotus stem, shrimp, and meat salad is best served with sweet and sour fish sauce and shrimp crackers or grilled rice paper. Fresh lotus stems have cooling properties and are refreshing, making them perfect for summer consumption. What could be better than enjoying lotus stems in the summer?
Lotus stems and other lotus-based dishes are traditional Vietnamese delicacies. Explore more standout dishes in Vietnamese cuisine at Gia Vien Restaurant, 228 Ba Trieu Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi. At Gia Vien Restaurant, diners can not only savor delicious dishes but also indulge in exquisite desserts, or even elegantly sip on fragrant jasmine tea or aromatic pomelo tea after each meal.
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Vương Hoài, compiled from various sources on the Internet – PasGo.vn
