Fresh Pomelo Salad with Prawns (Gỏi bưởi tôm)
Gỏi bưởi tôm, or Fresh Pomelo Salad with Prawns, is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is popular in Vietnamese cuisine. This salad combines the sweetness of pomelo with the succulent taste of prawns, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 1 large pomelo, peeled and segmented
- 200g prawns, cooked and peeled
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 2 tbsp fried shallots
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the pomelo segments, prawns, carrot, red onion, mint leaves, and coriander leaves.
- Toss the salad gently to mix the ingredients together.
- Sprinkle the chopped peanuts and fried shallots on top of the salad.
- If desired, add the sliced red chili for a spicy kick.
- Serve the pomelo salad with prawns immediately and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 5 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 180 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Large bowl Sharp knife Cutting board
Tools
Salad tongs Serving platter
Serving suggestions
Serve the Gỏi bưởi tôm as a refreshing appetizer or as a light and healthy main dish.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor, you can squeeze some lime juice over the salad before serving.
Cost
$15