Goi Ngo Sen

Ingredients

• Chili pepper - 1, thinly sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Roasted peanuts - 1/4 cup, crushed
• Fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, thai basil) - 1/2 cup, chopped
• Cucumber - 1/2 cup, julienned
• Carrots - 1/2 cup, julienned
• Pork - 1/2 pound, cooked and thinly sliced
• Shrimp - 1/2 pound, cooked and peeled
• Lotus stems - 2 cups, julienned

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the lotus stems, shrimp, pork, carrots, cucumber, and fresh herbs.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic, and chili pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
4. Garnish with crushed roasted peanuts.
5. Serve chilled and enjoy!