Vietnamese Mango Salad with Shrimp and Pork (Gỏi Xoài Tôm Thịt)

Introduction

Gỏi Xoài Tôm Thịt, or Vietnamese Mango Salad with Shrimp and Pork, is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for summer. This salad combines the sweet and tangy flavors of mango with the savory elements of shrimp and pork. In this blog post, we'll guide you through making this delicious Vietnamese salad at home.

Ingredients

• 200g pork belly, cooked
• 150g fresh shrimp, cooked and peeled
• 1 mango, peeled and shredded
• 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
• 1 small bowl of roasted peanuts, crushed
• 1 handful of cilantro and Vietnamese coriander
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon minced chili peppers
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 5 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/3 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 teaspoon chicken bouillon

Instructions

Preparation

Cook the pork: Cook the pork belly until tender and slice into small pieces.

Cook the shrimp: Cook the shrimp until pink and peel the shells.

Prepare the vegetables: Peel and shred the mango and carrot.

Crush the peanuts: Crush the peanuts using a mortar and pestle or a food processor.

Prepare the herbs: Wash and chop the cilantro and Vietnamese coriander.

Mince the garlic and chili peppers: Mince the garlic and chili peppers.

Making the Salad

Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pork, cooked shrimp, shredded mango, shredded carrot, crushed peanuts, cilantro, Vietnamese coriander, minced garlic, and minced chili peppers.

Mix: Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.

Making the Dressing

Combine the ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, rice vinegar, water, sugar, black pepper, and chicken bouillon.

Mix: Mix the ingredients until well combined.

Combine the Salad and Dressing

Pour the dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad.

Toss: Toss the salad to coat evenly with the dressing.

Serve: Serve the salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator for a few hours.

Tips

• For a spicier salad, add more chili peppers.
• You can substitute the pork with chicken or tofu for a vegetarian option.
• Serve the salad with a side of rice or noodles.

Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful Vietnamese mango salad!