It would certainly be a mistake to not mention mixed salads at parties. This is a very popular appetizer that has been favored over time. Now, let’s explore with the Cooking section of TasteVN three ways to make spicy sour green mango salad with pig ear that are full of attraction to add to your family’s menu!
1. Green Mango Salad with Pig Ear
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Green Mango Salad with Pig Ear For 4 people
Pig ear 400 gr Young green mango 500 gr Kumquat 100 gr Lemongrass 2 stalks Ginger 1 piece (sliced) Red onion 3 bulbs Bell pepper 1 fruit Chopped chili 2 teaspoons Minced garlic 2 teaspoons Tamarind juice 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 4 tablespoons Salt/Sugar A little
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How to prepare Papaya Salad with Pig’s Ears
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Prepare and boil the pig’s ears
After buying the pig’s ears, use a knife to scrape off the hair and clean all the crevices, then wash thoroughly.
Place a pot on the stove with 500ml of water, pig’s ears, ginger, 1 stalk of smashed lemongrass, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, boil on high heat for about 10 minutes.
When the water boils, reduce the heat and continue boiling for an additional 15 – 20 minutes. Finally, turn off the stove and remove the ears to drain.
Tip:
- To speed up cooking, you can cover the pot.
- If you want the ears to stay crispy and not turn brown, after boiling, soak them in a bowl of ice water for 5 – 10 minutes before cutting.
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Cut the pig’s ears
After the pig’s ears have cooled, use a knife to cut them into thin strips.
Tip: To achieve thin and crispy pig’s ears, use a very thin and sharp knife for cutting.
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the green mango and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Remove the stem from the calamondin, wash it clean and cut it in half.
Peel the red onion and slice it. The remaining chili and lemongrass should be cut into rounds.
Tip:
- To reduce the sourness of the green mango, you can soak it in a diluted saltwater mixture for about 15 minutes.
- To avoid burns from chili seeds while preparing, hold onto the cut stem or, safest of all, wear gloves.
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Make the dipping sauce
Place a pan on the stove, add 4 tablespoons of sugar, 4 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 2 tablespoons of tamarind juice, and cook over medium heat for 5 – 7 minutes.
When the fish sauce starts to boil, add 2 teaspoons of minced chili and 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, stir well, and turn off the heat.
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Mixing the salad
Take a bowl, add the pig ear, green mango, red onion, chili, kumquat, the remaining lemongrass, and fish sauce, then stir everything together.
When you see the mixture is well combined, taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference, then serve on a plate so you can enjoy it right away.
Tip:
- To allow the salad to absorb the seasoning evenly, use a relatively large bowl to make the mixing process easier.
- To avoid making the dish too salty, add the mixed fish sauce gradually until it reaches your desired taste.
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Finished Product
This is a salad with a very simple recipe that won’t disappoint you, right?
The crispy pork ears absorb flavors, the green mango is naturally sour and crunchy, producing a delightful sound with each bite, perfectly combined with the distinctive sweet and sour sauce that tantalizes the tip of your tongue.
The green mango salad with pork ears is suitable for any cozy party as well as just a snack to enjoy while chatting together. So, why wait any longer? Enjoy your finished product right away!
2. Green Mango Salad with Carrot and Pork Ears
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Green Mango Salad with Carrot and Pork Ears Serves 4
Pork ears 400 gr Young green mango 300 gr Carrot 200 gr Lemongrass 2 stalks Calamondin 4 fruits Ginger 1 piece Red onion 4 bulbs Vietnamese coriander 3 sprigs Chili powder 3 teaspoons Vinegar 2 teaspoons Roasted peanuts 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 5 teaspoons Salt/ sugar a little
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Delicious carrots have a deep orange color, are bright, with a fresh green stem that is still firmly attached to the body, not separated or wilted, broken, or fallen off.
- It is advisable to choose medium-sized, elongated roots, with smooth and shiny skin, without tiny spots; when held, they feel firm, and when pressed, they are solid and not mushy.
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Avoid choosing roots that are too bruised or slimy, as these are carrots that have been stored for too long.
- Generally, smaller roots will be sweeter than larger ones, as larger carrots are older, have more fiber, and contain fewer nutrients.
See details: How to choose good carrots correctly
How to prepare Mango Salad with Carrots and Pig’s Ears
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Prepare vegetables and fruits
Mango and carrot, remove the ends and use a peeler to peel. Then cut both into slices.
Cut the ends off the calamondin and squeeze to extract the juice. For Vietnamese coriander, pick the young leaves and wash them clean.
Peel and slice the shallots and ginger thinly. As for the lemongrass, smash it and cut it into sections.
Tip: To avoid bitterness when enjoying the dish, do not squeeze too close to the peel when extracting the calamondin juice.
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Prepare and boil the pork ears
The pork ears should be rubbed with salt, cleaned of any hair and dirt, and then washed thoroughly.
Place a pot on the stove with 500ml of water, shallots, ginger, lemongrass, and 2 teaspoons of vinegar, and boil over high heat for 10 minutes.
When the water boils, reduce the heat and continue to add the pork ears and boil for an additional 15 minutes until they are cooked.
Tip: To ensure even cooking, press down continuously and keep the water covering the pork ears.
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Cut the pork ears
Once the ears are cooked, remove them and let them drain to cool down slightly, then use a knife to cut them into bite-sized strips.
Tip: If you want the pork ears to be crispy, after removing them, once they have cooled down, you can place them in the refrigerator or an ice water basin for about 30 – 60 minutes before cutting.
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Making Mixed Fish Sauce
Take a bowl, add 5 teaspoons of fish sauce, 7 tablespoons of sugar, 3 teaspoons of chili powder, and calamansi juice, then mix well.
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Mixing the Salad
Use a large bowl to combine the pork ear, green mango, carrot, Vietnamese coriander, and all the fish sauce mixture, then mix well.
When the ingredients have absorbed the seasoning, taste and adjust as needed, then serve on a plate, sprinkle with some roasted peanuts, and enjoy immediately.
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Final Product
This mixed salad is really appealing, isn’t it? The crispy pig ears and green mango are flavorful, not to mention the sweet and fragrant carrots, and a bit of aromatic Vietnamese coriander enhances the taste of the dish even more.
The green mango salad with pig ears and carrots, with a bit of fried onions and peanuts will make even the pickiest eaters unable to put down their chopsticks. Now let’s enjoy it right away!
3. Green Mango Salad with Pig Ears (Recipe shared from TikTok Cooking with TasteVN)
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Green Mango Salad with Pig Ears (Recipe shared from TikTok Cooking with TasteVN) Serves 3 people
Pig ears 1 piece Green mango 200 gr Chili 10 gr Garlic 10 gr Sugar 20 gr Seasoning salt 10 gr Fish sauce 10 gr Lime juice 20 gr
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Utensils Needed
How to prepare Gỏi cóc tai heo (Recipe shared from TikTok Vào bếp cùng TasteVN)
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying, you wash the cóc clean and peel the outer skin, cut off the tops of the tắc and squeeze out the juice, and peel the garlic. Wash the pig’s ears, boil them until cooked, and cut them into bite-sized strips. After peeling the cóc, use a cutting board or a pestle to crush it.
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Make the dipping sauce
Put 10g of garlic, 10g of chili, 10g of good quality salt, and 20g of sugar into a mortar and grind them finely, then add 20g of tắc and 10g of fish sauce and mix well.
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Mix green mango salad with pig’s ear
You put the pig’s ear and green mango into a large bowl, then add the mixed sauce and start mixing. To let the salad absorb the seasoning evenly, mix it twice.
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Final product
The salad after mixing has a sour, spicy, sweet taste along with the crunchy texture of pig’s ear, making this dish perfect for snacking or eating in the summer. Wish you success!
How to choose fresh and delicious pork ears
- Crispy and delicious ears that are fresh will have a bright color, pinkish hue, not darkened, dull, or showing any unusual tiny spots on the surface.
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When pressed, they should feel firm, with good elasticity, and should feel solid in hand. Avoid choosing ears that feel soft and mushy when pressed as these are ears that have been kept for too long.
- Additionally, there should be no unpleasant, rancid odors as these ears may have been chemically treated, which can affect health.
See details: How to choose crispy and delicious pork ears
How to choose fresh and delicious frog fruits
- Choose fruits with a naturally bright green skin, without scratches or rough spots. Avoid selecting fruits that are yellow as they are ripe frogs.
- Younger frogs are more suitable for salads than ripe frogs. Young frogs will feel a bit firm when pressed, not too soft.
- The stem should be intact, attached to the body, and there may be a layer of sap around it, indicating that the frog has just been harvested.
How to clean pig ears without odor
- The most common way to eliminate odor is to soak and thoroughly scrape all the nooks and crannies of the ears with a mixture of salt and lemon or vinegar for about 10 minutes.
- Another method is to use flour or tapioca starch to rub until bubbles form, then scrape it clean.
- Alum is also a very good ingredient for cleaning ears. Just soak the ears in water with diluted alum for 5-10 minutes.
- For a simpler method, soak them in rice water for 5-10 minutes, then rub lemon on the surface of the ears.
- Additionally, when soaking pig ears in starfruit juice, scraping them clean, and then using salt to rub them also effectively removes odors.
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The article has provided you with 3 ways to make sour and spicy jackfruit salad with pig’s ear using extremely simple recipes that deliver flavors that will make anyone swoon. Wishing you success and a delicious meal with your family!
*Refer to images and recipes from 2 YouTube channels: Feedy Món Ăn Ngon and Xanh TV
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