Nom Hoa Chuoi - Vietnamese Banana Blossom Salad

Name: Nom Hoa Chuoi - Vietnamese Banana Blossom Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': "Bird's eye chili", 'amount': '1, finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '2 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Sugar', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Lime juice', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Fish sauce', 'amount': '3 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Roasted peanuts', 'amount': '1/4 cup, crushed'}; {'ingredient': 'Mint leaves', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Cucumber', 'amount': '1, julienned'}; {'ingredient': 'Carrots', 'amount': '2, julienned'}; {'ingredient': 'Pork', 'amount': '200 grams, cooked and thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Shrimp', 'amount': '200 grams, cooked and peeled'}; {'ingredient': 'Banana blossom', 'amount': '1, prepared and thinly sliced'}

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Vietnamese cuisine with this refreshing Nom Hoa Chuoi, a banana blossom salad that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Traditionally served during family gatherings and festive occasions, this salad is a symphony of textures and flavors, marrying the tender crunch of banana blossoms with the succulence of shrimp and pork, all brought together by a tangy dressing that will tantalize your taste buds.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Bird's eye chili (1, finely chopped)
Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
Sugar (2 tablespoons)
Lime juice (1/4 cup)
Fish sauce (3 tablespoons)
Roasted peanuts (1/4 cup, crushed)
Mint leaves (1/4 cup)
Cucumber (1, julienned)
Carrots (2, julienned)
Pork (200 grams, cooked and thinly sliced)
Shrimp (200 grams, cooked and peeled)
Banana blossom (1, prepared and thinly sliced)

Instructions

Start by preparing the banana blossom. Peel away the tough outer layers until you reach the softer, paler inner layers. Thinly slice these, and immediately place them in a bowl of cold water with a squeeze of lime juice to prevent them from browning.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, sliced pork, julienned carrots, cucumber, and fresh mint leaves.
Prepare the dressing in a separate bowl. Whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, minced garlic, and chopped bird's eye chili until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Drain the banana blossom slices well and add them to the bowl with the other ingredients.
Pour the flavorful dressing over the salad, ensuring everything is well coated.
Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients, making sure the dressing is evenly distributed.
Just before serving, garnish with crushed roasted peanuts for an extra layer of crunch.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste and enjoy this delightful mingling of flavors and textures.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 25 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 275 • Fat: 10g • Carbs: 20g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 980mg • Sugar: 10g

Nom Hoa Chuoi - Vietnamese Banana Blossom Salad

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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