MALAYSIAN WATERMELON SALAD
Lower-calorie adaptation of the pork belly and watermelon salad recipe made famous by the Fatty Crab restaurant in New York City. Uses easily acquired ingredients. Still delicious.
Provided by Myra L.
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring 1 1/2 cups of seasoned rice vinegar to a boil in a saucepan, and mix in the 2 pieces of crushed ginger root, shallots, red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup of light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir until the brown sugar and salt have dissolved, and remove from heat. Place watermelon rind into a large heatproof nonreactive bowl, and strain the pickling liquid through a fine mesh strainer into the watermelon rind. Stir to combine, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop the bacon into pieces when cooled.
- For dressing, place 1/2 cup of peeled and chopped ginger, garlic, lime juice, 1 cup of seasoned rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and cilantro stems in a blender. Blend on high speed, scraping down blender sides occasionally, until the ginger and cilantro stems are pulverized and the dressing is thoroughly blended.
- To assemble, place about 1 cup of watermelon cubes onto a salad plate, and drizzle with about 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Top with about 2 tablespoons of the pickled rind, 1 to 2 tablespoons of bacon bits, 1 tablespoon of cilantro leaves, and about 1/2 tablespoon of chopped green onion, or to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 2461.3 mg, Sugar 39.6 g
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Lana Khalantan
[email protected]This salad is a great way to add some color and variety to your next party or potluck.
Zadyn Lockard
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect dish for a hot summer day.
SAMIR ALI
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I actually really enjoyed this salad.
Mustafa Elmasry
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits.
Anna de Lange
[email protected]I love the addition of mint and lime in this salad. It really brightens up the flavors.
Ashley Shipley
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon.
Nasiminyu Peace
[email protected]The dressing for this salad is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory.
Md Samsad
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill.
Anttwone Wallace
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, even beginner cooks can handle it.
DARUL KHARAR
[email protected]This salad is a great way to add some color and variety to your next party or potluck.
Mojahidul Islam Rifat
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect dish for a hot summer day.
Hamayon Zayed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I actually really enjoyed this salad.
Ijaz Ahmed Golrdwi
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits.
Sabrena Taber
[email protected]I love the addition of mint and lime in this salad. It really brightens up the flavors.
Najia Ema
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon.
ELtigani Hassan
[email protected]The dressing for this salad is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory.
rj. haider
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill.
Rocky Garcia
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, even beginner cooks can handle it.
Aida Stancu
[email protected]I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.
Aakash 65
[email protected]This Malaysian watermelon salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer party or potluck.