Minced Meat Crab And Grapefruit Vietnamese Salad Food

MINCED MEAT, CRAB, AND GRAPEFRUIT VIETNAMESE SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the top and bottom of the pomelo with a paring knife. Set one of the flat sides on your work surface. From top to bottom, following the curve of the fruit, cut away peel and white pith. Trim off any remaining pith. Holding the pomelo over a bowl, cut along both sides of each segment, staying close to the membrane, to release; set aside.
• Place the minced meat in a medium saucepan along with 3 tablespoons water. Cook over medium heat until cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in lime juice, fish sauce dip, and chile; let cool completely.
• In a large bowl, combine onion, ginger, cilantro, and crab. Tear pomelo segments into small pieces and add to bowl. Add cooled meat and toss to combine.
• Serve salad in lettuce cups garnished with carrots and cucumber.

FISH SAUCE DIP (NUOC CHAM)

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, mix together vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Immediately remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• Stir in chile, garlic, and lime juice until well combined; stir in fish sauce.

CRAB SALAD WITH CILANTRO, TARRAGON AND GRAPEFRUIT

Steps:

• In a bowl, gently combine all ingredients. Taste and add more oil, pepper or grapefruit zest to bring flavors into balance. Keep chilled until ready to serve.

VIETNAMESE-STYLE BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Dry-fry the beef in a frying pan until nicely browned and starting to crisp, then pour off any fat. Add the chopped chilli and garlic, and fry for a few more mins. Add the oyster sauce and lime juice, and cook for another 5 mins until sticky.
• To assemble the salad, divide the rice noodles between bowls, top with the beef, then place a handful of carrot, beansprouts and mint leaves around each bowl. Sprinkle with peanuts and the sliced chilli. Before eating, toss all the ingredients together.