The Food of Vietnam/1997

Lotus Stem Salad with Shrimp (Goi Ngo Sen)

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INGREDIENTS:
8 ounces cleaned lotus stems, cut into 2-inch lengths 1 tablespoon finely chopped rau ram (polygonum) leaves 1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon lime juice 6 medium shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined
1 tablespoon coarsely ground peanuts 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons fried shallots
1/3 cup Fish Sauce Dip 6 shrimp crackers



1 In a large bowl, combine lotus stems, rau ram leaves, salt, sugar and lime juice; toss gently. Place on a serving plate. Cut shrimp in half lengthwise and arrange on the salad. Garnish with ground peanuts, cilantro leaves and fried shallots. Serve with Fish Sauce Dip and shrimp crackers.

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