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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Have you tried the delicious and unique dish of lotus stem salad with shrimp and squid? If not, right now let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen and make this salad dish right away. Scroll down to see the detailed recipe we provide.
Ingredients for Lotus Stem Salad with Shrimp and Squid (Seafood) For 4 people
Lotus stem 600 gr Fresh squid 300 gr (type as preferred) Fresh shrimp 300 gr (type as preferred) Carrot 1 piece Vietnamese balm A little (about a handful) Lemon 6 fruits Fried onion 2 tablespoons Roasted peanuts 2 tablespoons Chili 1 fruit Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Salt/ sugar A little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh lotus stems
- Choose fresh lotus stems that are not too large; the best size is about the thickness of a pinky finger.
- You should buy lotus stems that still have mud on them or are off-white, not too white, as these are stems that have not been treated with chemicals.
- Avoid buying lotus stems that are pure white and too large, as these may have been treated with very harmful chemicals.
How to choose fresh carrots
- Choose carrots that are deep orange in color, with smooth skin and a small top.
- Choose carrots that still have fresh green tops, are firm to the touch, not bruised, and feel solid in hand.
- It is recommended to choose medium or small-sized carrots to ensure crispness, sweetness, and tenderness when cooking.
- Avoid choosing overly large carrots as they are often old, lacking sweetness, and not tasty.
- Do not choose carrots with black spots, bruises, or cracks.
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How to choose fresh shrimp
- Fresh shrimp will have translucent flesh, and the legs should be tightly attached to the body.
- Avoid choosing shrimp with legs that have turned black, as these are not fresh.
- Do not buy shrimp that are slimy, as they have been dead for a long time and will not taste good, with mushy flesh.
See details: How to properly choose fresh shrimp
How to choose fresh and delicious squid
- Fresh and delicious squid will have a brown body that is darker rather than pale. The white part of the body will be cloudy like milk.
- Press your hand on the squid to feel the firmness of the meat; the fresher the squid, the firmer it is.
- Choose squid with clear eyes, and when you lift the tentacles, you will see the rounded suction cup tips sticking to the tentacle.
- Do not choose squid with cloudy eyes, as the meat will not have elasticity when pressed.
- Do not buy squid if you smell something strange; be cautious of squid that have a very white body, as they may have been soaked in bleach.
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Tools needed
Peeler, knife, bowl, spoon, chopsticks
How to prepare Lotus Stem Salad with Shrimp and Squid (Seafood)
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Preliminary processing of lotus stem
After purchasing, clean off any dirt stuck to the lotus stem, then soak it in water with the juice of 2 lemons to keep the lotus stem white and clean.
Cut the lotus stem into pieces about the length of a finger and then cut them in half lengthwise. Continue soaking the lotus stem for another 30 minutes.
Rinse the lotus stem with clean water and then squeeze out the water from the lotus stem; you can use a cloth to make it easier to squeeze out the water.
How to prepare crispy white lotus stem:
- To make the lotus stem whiter and crispier, you can squeeze the juice of 5 – 7 lemons mixed with 1 tablespoon of salt and soak the lotus stem in this lemon-salt mixture for about 1 hour.
- You can also soak the lotus stem in vinegar or alum to help whiten it, adding a little ice to make the lotus stem crisper.
See details: How to prepare clean, crispy white lotus stem
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Prepare the other ingredients
Peel the carrots, then shred them and squeeze out all the juice from the carrots. Do the same with the lotus stems.
Pick the leaves of the Vietnamese coriander and wash them clean. Squeeze the juice from 3 limes.
Remove all the insides of the squid, cut into bite-sized slices. Clean the shrimp, trim the antennae and legs.
Prepare a pot of about 1 liter of water, bring it to a boil and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the remaining half of the lime. Then add the squid to boil for about 3 minutes until the squid firms up.
Add all the prepared shrimp into the pot, boil together with the squid until the shrimp is evenly cooked, then remove. Let the shrimp cool and peel off the shells.
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Mixing the salad
Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 4 tablespoons of sugar, and the juice of 3 lemons into a bowl, and stir well until the sugar dissolves.
To make the salad dressing richer, add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and a few slices of chili, then continue to stir well.
Put the lotus stems, carrots, shrimp, and squid into a large bowl, pour all the salad dressing over them along with some Vietnamese coriander, 2 tablespoons of fried shallots, and 1 tablespoon of roasted peanuts, and mix well so that the ingredients absorb the dressing evenly.
Finally, sprinkle the remaining roasted peanuts on top and invite everyone to enjoy.
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Final product
Thus, you have completed the incredibly delicious and appealing lotus stem salad with shrimp and squid. The lotus stems are crunchy, infused with a balance of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet flavors, along with fresh and sweet shrimp and squid. This is a dish that stimulates the taste buds and is a must-try.
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Above is a detailed guide on how to make the delicious and unique lotus stem salad with shrimp and squid (seafood) to serve your family. TasteVN hopes that our sharing will make your cooking experience easier. Wish you success!
*Image and recipe source from the YouTube channel Delicious Food
