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Gỏi Ngó Sen (Lotus Stem Salad)

Crunchy lotus stems tossed with shrimp, herbs, and a lime dressing. A textural, fibrous salad full of freshness.

25min
260kcal
21gprotein
Gỏi Ngó Sen (Lotus Stem Salad) — Vietnamese recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 3
  • 400 g Lotus stem
  • 1 Carrot
  • 15 g Mint
  • 15 g Cilantro
  • 40 g Peanuts
  • 2 Lime
  • 1½ tbsp Fish sauce
  • 200 g Shrimp (optional)
  • 1 Thai chilies (optional)
  • 1 tsp Sugar (optional)

Method

  1. Drain the lotus stems and julienne the carrot; poach the shrimp until pink and halve them.
  2. Whisk the lime, fish sauce, sugar, and chili into a dressing.
  3. Toss the lotus, carrot, shrimp, and herbs in the dressing and top with peanuts.

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About Gỏi Ngó Sen (Lotus Stem Salad)

Gỏi Ngó Sen (Lotus Stem Salad) is a Vietnamese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 25 minutes and serves 3. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.

Gỏi Ngó Sen (Lotus Stem Salad): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Gỏi Ngó Sen (Lotus Stem Salad)?

A serving has about 260 calories — 21g protein, 32.6g carbs, 6.4g fat, 8.7g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is Gỏi Ngó Sen (Lotus Stem Salad) gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Gỏi Ngó Sen (Lotus Stem Salad) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How long does Gỏi Ngó Sen (Lotus Stem Salad) take to make?

About 25 minutes start to finish, but only around 12 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Gỏi Ngó Sen (Lotus Stem Salad)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out shrimp, thai chilies, sugar — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Gỏi Ngó Sen (Lotus Stem Salad) make?

This recipe makes 3 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.