Gỏi tôm

Gỏi tôm is a refreshing Vietnamese shrimp salad that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables, and succulent shrimp, making it a perfect appetizer. This dish is light, healthy, and bursting with authentic Vietnamese taste, ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 200 grams
• Rice vermicelli noodles - 100 grams
• Lettuce leaves (torn) - 50 grams
• Carrot (shredded) - 50 grams
• Cucumber (julienned) - 50 grams
• Fresh mint leaves - 15 grams
• Fresh cilantro - 15 grams
• Roasted peanuts (chopped) - 30 grams
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic (minced) - 1 clove
• Chili (sliced) - to taste

Steps

1. In a pot of boiling water, cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and add the shrimp. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque, then drain and set aside to cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled noodles, shrimp, torn lettuce, shredded carrot, julienned cucumber, mint leaves, and cilantro.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and sliced chili to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
6. Serve the salad in bowls, topped with chopped roasted peanuts for added crunch.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

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

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