Gỏi Tôm Dưa Leo

Gỏi Tôm Dưa Leo is a refreshing Vietnamese shrimp salad featuring crisp cucumber and vibrant herbs, perfect for a light meal. This dish combines the sweetness of shrimp with a tangy dressing, making it both healthy and flavorful.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 200 grams
• Cucumber (Dưa Leo) - 1 medium
• Fresh mint leaves - 10 grams
• Fresh coriander (cilantro) - 10 grams
• Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Red chili (sliced) - 1 small
• Garlic (minced) - 1 clove
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a pot of boiling water, cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and cool them under cold water, then set aside.
2. While the shrimp cools, thinly slice the cucumber into matchsticks or ribbons and place them in a mixing bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, minced garlic, sliced red chili, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
4. Add the cooled shrimp to the cucumber in the mixing bowl, then pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to combine.
5. Tear the mint and coriander leaves and add them to the bowl, tossing again to distribute the herbs evenly.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve immediately on a plate, garnished with extra herbs if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 2 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from shrimp, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh herbs and cucumber, promoting overall health.

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