Goi Ngo Sen
Goi Ngo Sen is a refreshing Vietnamese salad made with lotus stems, shrimp, pork, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- 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
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, combine the lotus stems, shrimp, pork, carrots, cucumber, and fresh herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic, and chili pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with crushed roasted peanuts.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g