After Tet, almost every family has leftover gio lua. To prevent boredom, you can transform it into the following salad, which is very simple and delicious.
Ingredients for gio lua and cucumber salad
Gio lua: 300g
Cucumber: 2 fruits
Carrot: 1 root
Garlic: 1 medium root
Coriander
Sugar, fish sauce, chili sauce, chili pepper, lime
How to make gio lua and cucumber salad
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
Thinly slice the gio lua. Rinse the cucumber and carrot, then thinly slice or julienne.
Step 2: Prepare the dressing
Mix 3 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of chili sauce, 2 tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon of minced chili pepper, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, and squeeze the juice of 4 limes into a small bowl and mix well.
Step 3: Toss the salad
Toss the gio lua, cucumber, carrot, and coriander with the dressing until well coated.
Tips for making gio lua and cucumber salad
To make a delicious gio lua salad, choose high-quality gio lua without impurities. The outside surface should be smooth and moist, with a few porous spots. Good gio lua should have a light ivory color that slightly leans towards pale pink; it should have a light, subtle aroma of banana leaves; and it should not be mushy when bitten.
For carrots, prioritize buying carrots that are bright orange in color, have a smooth outer skin, and have straight shapes that are not too large, just enough size and firmness when held in your hand. Avoid buying carrots that have cracked signs, deformed shapes, discolored outer skins, or foul odors as these are indications of poor quality.
For cucumbers, choose cucumbers with a bright green outer skin, uniform color, smooth and shiny without any rough spots or small bumps. You should also select fruits with short, round shapes and minimal curvature, as these are usually dense, crunchy, and sweet. When buying, gently press your finger against the fruit’s skin to feel its firmness.
This gio lua and cucumber salad is never boring to eat due to its well-balanced sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. So if you have leftover gio lua, give it a try and enjoy the refreshing and satisfying taste for your post-Tet meals.
Isn’t the method for making gio lua and cucumber salad simple? Wishing you success!
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