Vietnamese Mango Salad w/ Shrimp (Gỏi Xoài)

Step 1

Peel mangoes and veggies.

Step 2

Remove seeds from cucumber and mango, then julienne everything.

Step 3

If you don't already have Vietnamese carrot & daikon pickles ready, make a quick pickle. Mix equal parts water, vinegar, and sugar in a large bowl, enough to cover the veggies.

Step 4

Add carrots and daikon to the bowl for 40 minutes.

Step 5

Add cucumbers to the bowl for the last 20 minutes. Drain when ready to mix the salad.

Step 6

Defrost frozen shrimp in water, dry, then devein

Step 7

Bring a pot of water with 1 tsp salt to a boil on high heat.

Step 8

Add shrimp until they turn slightly pink, then drain and put over ice to prevent it from cooking further. Remove shrimp shells and tails.

Step 9

Mix ingredients for the salad dressing.

Step 10

Mix all ingredients, add dressing to taste, and serve and enjoy immediately.