Crispy Lotus Root and Pork Ear Salad Recipe

The lotus root and pork ear salad is a refreshing, nutritious dish perfect for family meals. With its harmonious sweet and sour flavors and the distinctive crunch of lotus root and pork ear, this dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also offers a wonderful culinary experience. Let’s explore the simple yet extremely appealing recipe for lotus root and pork ear salad in this article.

Ingredients Needed

To achieve a perfect plate of lotus root and pork ear salad, you’ll need to prepare the following ingredients:

• Pork ear: 500g
• Lotus root: 300g
• Shallots: 3 bulbs
• Garlic: 1 bulb
• Chilies: 6 pieces
• Cucumber: 2 pieces
• Carrots: 2 pieces
• Onion: 2 bulbs
• Lemons: 3 pieces
• Vietnamese coriander: 10g
• Ginger: 5g
• Crushed roasted peanuts: 1 cup
• Fried shallots: 1 cup
• Scallion oil: 1 cup
• Fish sauce, salt, sugar, vinegar

Ingredients for lotus root and pork ear salad
Fresh ingredients for lotus root and pork ear salad

Instructions for Making Lotus Root and Pork Ear Salad

1. Preparing the Ingredients

• Preparing the Pork Ear
  After purchasing the pork ear, use a knife to remove the inner part, then wash it thoroughly and scrub every nook and cranny. To eliminate any odor and make the pork ear crispier, rub it with a mixture of salt and vinegar. Then, boil the pork ear for about 15-20 minutes with a little salt. Once cooked, remove it and immediately soak it in a basin of cold water to maintain its bright color and increase its crispness. Finally, slice the pork ear into bite-sized strips.

Preparing the pork ear
Properly preparing the pork ear enhances the dish’s flavor

• Preparing the Vegetables
  Cut off the damaged parts of the lotus root, split it in half lengthwise, and soak it in water mixed with lemon and salt to maintain its crunch and color. After 10-15 minutes, rinse it with clean water and let it drain.
  Slice the cucumber and carrots into strips about 5cm long and 0.5-1cm thick. Thinly slice the onion and soak it in ice water or lemon-salt water to reduce its sharpness. Mince the garlic and chilies.

Preparing the lotus root and vegetables
Properly preparing the lotus root and vegetables makes the salad more appealing

2. Making the Salad Dressing

The salad dressing plays a crucial role in determining the dish’s flavor. You can mix it in the following ratio of 2:2:2:2:

• 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons of water
• 2 tablespoons of vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of sugar

Add minced garlic and chilies to the mixture and stir well. If you see a light film on the surface, the ratio is perfect.

Making the salad dressing
Rich salad dressing adds a distinctive flavor

3. Mixing the Lotus Root and Pork Ear Salad

Mix the lotus root, cucumber, carrots, and onion with half of the prepared dressing. Then, marinate the pork ear with the remaining dressing to ensure it absorbs the flavors evenly. Finally, combine all the ingredients and gently toss to allow the salad to soak up the flavors.

Mixing the lotus root and pork ear salad
Thoroughly mixing the salad enhances its appeal

4. Final Product

Arrange the lotus root and pork ear salad on a plate, sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts, fried shallots, Vietnamese coriander, and other herbs for decoration. The dish offers a harmonious sweet and sour taste, with the delightful crunch of lotus root and pork ear, complemented by the richness of peanuts and fried shallots.

Finished lotus root and pork ear salad
The finished lotus root and pork ear salad looks beautiful and appealing

Conclusion

Making lotus root and pork ear salad is not as complicated as you might think; with just 15 minutes of preparation and execution, you can serve a delicious meal to your family. This is certainly a great choice to mix things up in your everyday meals. Try this recipe and share your thoughts!

See more: Other delicious salad recipes at Sổ Tay Món Ăn.