VIETNAMESE HERB AND SALAD PLATE
Xalach dia is an essential part of the Vietnamese table. The salad vegetables are used to wrap, to accompany, to enchance or to alter the other dishes; or they are eaten simply on their own.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 3h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Set out the ingredients of your choice on one or more plates or shallow bowls to accompany any meal.;
- Cut the tip off each carrot on a long diagonal. Use a mandoline or other vegetable slicer or a coarse grater to slice the carrots into strips, or use a knife to cut into matchsticks. You should have approximately 2 cups. Place the carrots in a large strainer and set aside. Use the same method to make daikon strips. You should have approximately 2 cups. Add to the carrots in the strainer and mix well with your hands. Sprinkle on the salt and toss to mix. Place over a bowl or in the sink and let stand for 20 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a nonreactive saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, and sugar and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Don't cook the vegetables, bathe them. Rinse the vegetables briefly with cold water, then squeeze dry and transfer to a medium bowl. Pour over the vinegar mixture and stir gently with a wooden spoon to ensure all the vegetables are well moistened. Let stand for 1 hour before serving. To serve, lift the salad out of the vinegar bath and mound attractively on a plate.
- Rinse the bean sprouts well in cold water, drain, and place in a large bowl. Add scallions and set aside. Place the remaining ingredients in a nonreactive saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring with a wooden spoon to dissolve the salt and sugar. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Pour the vinegar mixture over the sprouts and scallions and stir gently to immerse all the vegetables. Let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. Drain the bean sprouts and serve mounded on several plates.
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Akeem Edwards
[email protected]This is the best Vietnamese herb and salad plate I've ever had. The flavors are amazing and the presentation is beautiful.
Sierra Nevarez
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Qasim Qasim Javed
[email protected]This salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Samantha Bonnie Elizabeth
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Jiyae Qalb
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can assemble it in the morning and then just grab it for lunch or dinner later.
Anish Csy
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Cori Burns
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavors and the beautiful presentation.
K Fletch
[email protected]This dish was a great way to use up some of the herbs and vegetables I had in my fridge. It was also a very affordable meal to make.
Shawon Kumar
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of salads, but this one was really good. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the herbs and vegetables were fresh and crisp.
Braiden Hughes
[email protected]This salad was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I was really impressed with how well the flavors all came together.
Amber Clark
[email protected]I loved the variety of herbs and vegetables in this dish. It was so flavorful and healthy. I will definitely be making this again.
Zikou Jx
[email protected]This Vietnamese herb and salad plate was a delightful and refreshing dish. The combination of herbs, vegetables, and dressing was perfect, and it was a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of Vietnamese cuisine.