Jul 14 2026
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Vietnamese Lotus Root Salad With Shrimp Recipe

Inspired by Pho Viet
Time30m
Serves2

Gỏi Ngói Sen Tôm.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Dressing

Method

Preparation of Salad Base

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lotus Root

    Peel the lotus root and slice it thinly. Soak the slices in water with a little vinegar to prevent discoloration for about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from water, let cool, then peel and devein.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Julienne the carrot and cucumber. Thinly slice the red chili, removing seeds if you prefer less heat. Set aside all the prepared vegetables.

  4. 4

    Chop the Herbs

    Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and coriander. Combine them in a bowl.

Preparation of Dressing

  1. 5

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and black pepper. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the lotus root, shrimp, julienned carrot, cucumber, chopped mint, and coriander.

  2. 7

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything gently to combine, ensuring that the dressing coats all the ingredients.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Transfer the salad to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced red chili on top. Serve immediately and enjoy your Gỏi Ngói Sen Tôm!

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