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Vietnamese Vietnamese Salad

By: Chien Ngoc

Ingredients : Serves 4-5

2 stalks Fresh lemon grass (discard outer leaves),
  thinly sliced
50 g each Leftover roast beef, pork, lamb or chicken,
  finely shredded
1 bunch Spring onions, washed and finely chopped
2 Carrots, finely grated
1 Red chili pepper, finely sliced
2 cloves Garlic, finely sliced and crushed
45 ml Nuoc Mam sauce
135 ml Lime or lemon juice
2 tablespoons Fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons Coriander, finely chopped

Preparation:

  • Lightly hit the sliced lemon grass with the back of a cleaver or heavy knife to release the flavor and smell.

  • Mix the lemon grass with the leftover meat then add the spring onions and toss well. Mix in the grated carrot.

  • Mix together the chili, garlic, Nuoc Mam sauce and lime juice. Stir well.

  • Add to the salad and toss well.

  • Throw in the basil and coriander and toss again.

  • If you think you need more salad dressing, add equal parts of Nuoc Mam sauce and lime juice.





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