Gỏi Ngó Sen Tôm Thịt

Gỏi Ngó Sen Tôm Thịt is a refreshing Vietnamese salad featuring crispy lotus stems, succulent shrimp, and tender pork, all tossed in a tangy dressing. This salad is not only light and flavorful but also packed with high protein, making it a perfect healthy meal option.

Ingredients

• Lotus stems - 200 grams, julienned
• Shrimp - 150 grams, peeled and deveined
• Pork tenderloin - 100 grams, cooked and thinly sliced
• Carrot - 50 grams, julienned
• Cucumber - 50 grams, julienned
• Fresh mint leaves - 20 grams, chopped
• Fresh coriander - 20 grams, chopped
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Chili - 1 small, finely chopped
• Peanuts - 30 grams, crushed
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a pot of boiling water, blanch the julienned lotus stems for 2-3 minutes until tender yet crispy. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. In the same pot, add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and let cool before slicing them in half.
3. In a bowl, combine the cooked and sliced pork, shrimp, lotus stems, carrot, cucumber, mint, and coriander.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili until the sugar dissolves.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all the ingredients well.
6. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle crushed peanuts on top before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and herbs.

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