Nộm Thịt Heo

Nộm Thịt Heo is a vibrant Vietnamese salad that combines tender pork with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing, making it a refreshing and low-carb side dish. This dish is perfect for those seeking a light yet flavorful addition to their meal.

Nộm Thịt Heo
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Vietnamese
180 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pork loin - 200 grams
  • Cabbage - 100 grams, thinly sliced
  • Carrot - 50 grams, julienned
  • Cucumber - 50 grams, julienned
  • Fresh mint leaves - 10 grams, chopped
  • Fresh cilantro - 10 grams, chopped
  • Red chili - 1, thinly sliced
  • Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic - 1 clove, minced
  • Sweetener (erythritol or stevia) - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Boil a pot of water and add the pork loin. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until cooked through, then remove and let it cool before slicing thinly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced cabbage, julienned carrot, and cucumber.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, sweetener, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  4. Add the sliced pork to the bowl with the vegetables, then pour the dressing over the top.
  5. Toss everything together gently until well combined.
  6. Garnish with chopped mint, cilantro, and sliced red chili before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 26 g
  • Carbs: 9 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Total Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which aids in muscle building and repair.
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables, promoting overall health.

Tags

VietnameseLow CarbSide Dish