Description
Gỏi Xoài is a traditional Vietnamese salad that combines green mangoes, which are still unripe and firm, with a variety of fresh vegetables, juicy shrimp, and an aromatic dressing made from fish sauce, lime, and sugar. The salad features the perfect balance of flavors: the sourness of the green mangoes, the sweetness of the sugar, the heat from the chiles, and the saltiness of the fish sauce. The addition of crushed peanuts and fried shallots gives it a delightful crunch, making it a refreshing dish that’s ideal for warm weather or as a side dish to grilled meats.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 1 large green (unripe) mango, peeled and julienned
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 daikon radish, julienned
- 1 cucumber, seeded and julienned
- ½ lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts, crushed
- 2 tbsp fried shallots (optional)
- Fresh herbs: mint, Thai basil, cilantro (a handful of each)
Dressing:
- ⅓ cup fish sauce
- ⅓ cup lime juice
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1–2 Thai chiles, finely chopped (optional for heat)
Instructions
1. Quick Pickle the Veggies
- Mix equal parts water, vinegar, and sugar in a bowl.
- Add carrots and daikon; let sit for 40 minutes.
- Add cucumber for the last 20 minutes. Drain before assembling.
2. Cook the Shrimp
- Bring salted water to a boil.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink (about 2 minutes).
- Drain and chill in ice water. Remove shells and tails.
3. Make the Dressing
- Whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, water, and chiles until sugar dissolves.
4. Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, combine mango, pickled veggies, herbs, and shrimp.
- Toss with dressing to taste.
- Top with crushed peanuts and fried shallots.
Notes
Crisp green mango, juicy shrimp, and fresh herbs create a refreshing balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. Serve it chilled as a light starter or pair it with steamed rice for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling & Tossing
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: High
Keywords: Gỏi Xoài, Vietnamese Mango Salad, Green Mango Shrimp Salad, Gỏi Xoài recipe