Delicious and refreshing mixed salads are a great choice for meals on days when you’re tired of greasy food, or they can be served as a snack. Today, TasteVN will join you in cooking to make 2 ways of preparing shrimp salad with wild sesbania, rich in flavors of the Mekong Delta!
1. Shrimp salad with wild sesbania
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Shrimp salad with wild sesbania For 4 people
Shrimp 200 gr Wild sesbania 500 gr Bean sprouts 200 gr Vietnamese coriander 3 branches Rice paddy herb 3 branches Kumquat 10 fruits Chili 1 fruit Garlic 5 cloves Fish sauce 5 tablespoons Common spices a little (Salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh shrimp
- Choose shrimp that have a natural, uniform color, and no strange smell.
- The tail of the shrimp should be slightly curved, and feel firm to the touch. If the tail is curled and soft, these shrimp are likely spoiled and should not be purchased.
- Avoid buying shrimp that have overly tight backs, with stretched segments, as these shrimp may have been chemically treated and are not safe.
How to prepare Gỏi tép đồng bông điên điển
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Prepare the ingredients
Shrimp should be washed with diluted salt water after purchasing, gently squeezed by hand, and soaked for about 5 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly with clean water and let it drain.
Garlic is smashed, peeled, and minced. Chili is minced together with garlic. Tắc is cut and squeezed for juice.
Remove any spoiled flowers and old stems from the bông điên điển. Soak the bông điên điển and bean sprouts in diluted salt water for 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water and let it drain.
Wash the rau ngổ and ngò gai, let them drain, and then chop them finely.
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Mixing the dressing
To prepare the dressing for the salad, you add 3 tablespoons of sugar, 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 3 tablespoons of calamondin juice, minced garlic, and chili.
Stir well until the sugar dissolves, then adjust the seasoning to taste.
Tip:- If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, you can crush the garlic instead of chopping it finely.
- Depending on your preference, you can increase or decrease the amount of chili.
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Tossing the salad
Put the water lily flower, bean sprouts, Vietnamese coriander, and cilantro into a bowl. Then, slowly pour in the dressing, mixing well to absorb the flavors while adjusting the salad to check the taste of saltiness and sweetness, then add more dressing if needed.
Place the tossed salad onto a plate, add the shrimp on top, and it’s ready to serve.
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Final Product
The salad is crispy, sweet, and slightly sour from kumquat. The shrimp is delicious, sweet, and fragrant, infused with the sour, spicy, salty, and sweet flavors that blend in each flower of water lily, making the salad more appealing and tasty.
You can prepare some shrimp crackers to enjoy with the salad if you like.
2. Shrimp Salad with Water Lily
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Shrimp Salad with Water Lily For 4 people
Silver shrimp 200 gr Water lily 100 gr Lotus stems 100 gr Bean sprouts 150 gr Herbs A little (lettuce/ Thai basil/ Vietnamese coriander) Chili 1 fruit (minced) Garlic 4 cloves Lemon 1/2 fruit Fish sauce 2 teaspoons Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Common spices A little (Salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh silver shrimp
- You should choose silver shrimp that are round, large, about the size of your thumb, with a silver or translucent white color with a bluish tint and a red tail.
- It is best to buy live shrimp, with a naturally curved back, the head firmly attached to the body, and when picked up, you can feel the joints and strong muscles.
- You should not choose soft and mushy shrimp, those that have an unusual dark gray color, slime oozing from the joints, and a foul smell to avoid affecting the taste of the dish and the health of the consumer.
How to choose fresh water lily flowers
- You should buy water lily flowers that are still fresh, preferably just picked, not bruised, and not wilted.
- Do not buy water lily flowers that look old, with bruised petals and stems because after processing, the water lily will lose its characteristic crunchiness and deliciousness.
How to make Shrimp Salad with Water Lily Flowers
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the silver shrimp, remove the black thread, then rub with 1 spoon of salt for about 5 – 7 minutes, then rinse with clean water 2 – 3 times and let it drain.
Clean the water lily flowers, water lily, and bean sprouts, then wash and let them drain. After washing, gently squeeze the water lily to reduce moisture.
Herbs should have wilted and damaged leaves removed, cut off old stems, then wash thoroughly, and finally soak the herbs in 1 tablespoon of salt for about 5 minutes, then rinse quickly and let them drain.
Peel the garlic, wash it clean, and chop it finely.
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Stir-fry shrimp
Place a pan on the stove, add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add half of the garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden, then quickly add the shrimp and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
When the shrimp turns orange, season it with a mixture of spices including: 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 1/3 teaspoon of salt.
Stir-fry the shrimp for another 5 minutes, then taste and adjust the seasoning before turning off the heat.
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Make Shrimp Salad with Water Lily
Add water lily, lotus flowers, bean sprouts, and herbs into a large bowl, then season with 3 teaspoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of fish sauce, the juice of half a lemon, and 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic and chili.
Use chopsticks or wear plastic gloves to mix the salad well, then add the stir-fried shrimp and continue to mix evenly before serving the salad on a plate and enjoy.
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Final product
The delicious shrimp salad is truly appealing, with fresh shrimp well-seasoned, blended with water lily and various fresh crunchy vegetables. The dish combines the right balance of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet flavors that will awaken your taste buds.
Enjoying this unique salad with friends or family is just fantastic!
How to choose fresh and delicious sesame flowers
- You should choose flowers that are just starting to bloom, fresh and just picked.
- Choose flowers that are intact, not bruised or eaten by pests.
- Do not choose flowers that have fully bloomed or flowers that are still green, as they will be less delicious.
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Above are the details of 2 recipes for making shrimp salad with sesame flowers that are delicious and unique, very suitable for a change of taste on weekends. TasteVN wishes you success with this recipe!
