MALAYSIAN WATERMELON SALAD
Lower-calorie adaptation of the pork belly and watermelon salad recipe made famous by the Fatty Crab restaurant in New York City. Uses easily acquired ingredients. Still delicious.
Provided by Myra L.
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring 1 1/2 cups of seasoned rice vinegar to a boil in a saucepan, and mix in the 2 pieces of crushed ginger root, shallots, red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup of light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir until the brown sugar and salt have dissolved, and remove from heat. Place watermelon rind into a large heatproof nonreactive bowl, and strain the pickling liquid through a fine mesh strainer into the watermelon rind. Stir to combine, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop the bacon into pieces when cooled.
- For dressing, place 1/2 cup of peeled and chopped ginger, garlic, lime juice, 1 cup of seasoned rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and cilantro stems in a blender. Blend on high speed, scraping down blender sides occasionally, until the ginger and cilantro stems are pulverized and the dressing is thoroughly blended.
- To assemble, place about 1 cup of watermelon cubes onto a salad plate, and drizzle with about 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Top with about 2 tablespoons of the pickled rind, 1 to 2 tablespoons of bacon bits, 1 tablespoon of cilantro leaves, and about 1/2 tablespoon of chopped green onion, or to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 2461.3 mg, Sugar 39.6 g
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Derrick Ahenkorah
[email protected]This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I can see why others might enjoy it.
Tek Shrestha
[email protected]I'm not sure why this is called a Malaysian salad, but it's delicious nonetheless.
Munna Islam
[email protected]This is the best watermelon salad I've ever had!
Alisha Jude
[email protected]This salad is a great way to show off your culinary skills.
Uyi perewari Peter
[email protected]The dressing for this salad is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Joe Taumaoe
[email protected]This salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.
sakib sheikh
[email protected]I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch.
The Mackneys
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Hero Shohag
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a summer barbecue.
Sk Sanny khan
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of watermelon, mint, and feta cheese.
Mary Dwiggins
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
El Seven
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon.
Socrates Yeboah
[email protected]I love how versatile this salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Yenzile Mngomezulu
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's easy to make and always a hit with guests.
Sultan Ibrahim
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a big fan of watermelon, but the combination of flavors in this dish was perfect.
Abdulmejid Oumer
[email protected]This salad was a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy watermelon. The tangy dressing really brought out the sweetness of the fruit. I will definitely be making this again!