Teresa's Recipes
Nom Hoa Chuoi - Vietnamese Banana Blossom Salad
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.
Ingredients
- 1, finely chopped Bird's eye chili
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1/4 cup Lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1/4 cup, crushed Roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup Mint leaves
- 1, julienned Cucumber
- 2, julienned Carrots
- 200 grams, cooked and thinly sliced Pork
- 200 grams, cooked and peeled Shrimp
- 1, prepared and thinly sliced Banana blossom
Dietary Notes
- 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
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.