Easy Green Ambarella & Dried Squid Salad Recipe

Green ambarella and dried squid salad is a wonderful snack to enjoy on special occasions like the World Cup season. With its combination of sour, crunchy ambarella and chewy dried squid, this dish is sure to please anyone. Let “Sổ Tay Món Ăn” (Food Handbook) guide you on how to make green ambarella and dried squid salad right at home!

If you’re looking for a unique and easy-to-make snack, try Onion Salad for more options for your small gatherings.

Ingredients

To make green ambarella and dried squid salad for 2 people, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Young Ambarella: 1 kg
• Dried Squid: 2 pieces
• Shallots: 3 bulbs
• Basil: 30 gr
• Roasted Peanuts: 300 gr (or cashews)
• Fish Sauce: 3 tablespoons
• Sugar: 3 tablespoons
• Kumquats: 2 fruits
• Minced Garlic: 1 teaspoon

Essential ingredients for green ambarella and dried squid salad

How to Make Green Ambarella & Dried Squid Salad

Prepare the Ambarella

For the young ambarella, peel them, then cut into 2 or 4 pieces. Soak them in a basin of diluted saltwater for about 3 minutes, then drain.

Fry the Shallots

For the shallots, peel them, slice thinly, and fry until fragrant.

Shallots being fried until fragrant

Grill the Squid

First, grill the dried squid on a charcoal or gas stove. Once the squid shows signs of being cooked, place it in newspaper and gently pound it with a mallet to remove the backbone and any excess skin. Next, shred the squid into strands and then deep-fry it until crispy.

Make the Salad Dressing

Proceed to make the salad dressing. Combine the following ingredients in a bowl: 3 tablespoons fish sauce + 3 tablespoons sugar + 2 thinly sliced kumquats + a little minced garlic and mashed chili. Remember to taste and adjust to your preference!

Preparing the homemade salad dressing

Assemble the Salad

First, soak the prepared ambarella in the salad dressing mixture for about 3-5 minutes to allow it to absorb the flavors. Next, add the basil, mix well, and transfer to a plate. Finally, top with the shredded dried squid, sprinkle with cashews (or roasted peanuts), and the fried shallots you’ve prepared.

The final step of assembling green ambarella and dried squid salad

Finished Dish

The young ambarella and dried squid salad, with its combination of sour and crunchy ambarella and chewy dried squid, creates a truly unique flavor. You can enjoy this salad with a few glasses of beer for a perfect snack during the World Cup season.

Delicious finished green ambarella and dried squid salad

If you want to try an additional vegetarian salad, refer to Vegetarian Banana Blossom Salad for more meal options.

Conclusion

Green ambarella and dried squid salad is a simple yet attractive snack, perfect for special occasions like the World Cup season. With this detailed and easy-to-follow guide, you can easily make this dish at home and enjoy its unique flavor. Give it a try and share it with friends and family to enjoy together!

For more delicious salad recipes, you can refer to Vegetarian Papaya Salad or Pennywort Salad from “Sổ Tay Món Ăn” (Food Handbook).

References

• Nguyen Loan Minh Trang. (2018). Preparing ambarella and dried squid salad to snack on during World Cup season. Dien May XANH.