What Is a Pomelo? / Vietnamese Pomelo & Shrimp Salad Recipe

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu reduces cholesterol while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in calories and salt is a basic alternative.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and cashews are often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity and vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

Prepare the shrimp by boiling until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes, then cool and peel.

Segment the pomelo, removing the membrane and separating the flesh into bite-sized pieces.

Finely slice the red onion and soak in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness.

Chop the mint and cilantro leaves coarsely, setting aside a few for garnish.

In a large bowl, combine the pomelo, shrimp, red onion, mint, cilantro, and peanuts.

In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, chili, and sesame oil until sugar dissolves.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce, garnished with reserved herbs and additional peanuts if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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