Vietnamese Salami Salad

Posted by shmaks (353 days ago)

Need the recipe, and also where to get the Vietnamese Salami in Shanghai. Thanks.

(I am based in Shanghai)

Posted by Amanda Le (350 days ago)

Do you mean Nem?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by shmaks (349 days ago)

I think the salami is called Gio Lua in Vietnamese. I am not sure about the name for the salad though.

(I am based in Shanghai)

Posted by FunchalPP (349 days ago)

Don't know whether you can find the Vietnamese salami in Shanghai.
Here's a recipe to make a small one, good for 2-3 servings.

Vietnamese Salami (Gio Lua)
Ingredients:
1/2 Tablespoon sesame oil mixed with 1/2 Tlb veg oil
1 Tablespoon fish sauce
1 Tablespoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon five spice powder
1 shallot (chopped)
2 garlic (chopped)
1 tablespoon potato starch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
dash of salt
1 teaspoon of black pepper
300 gms ground meat ( pork or chicken)

1 banana leaf lightly oiled
1 string

Method:
1. Mix oil, fish sauce, sugar and spices together.
2. Add in garlic, shallots & minced meat.
3. Knead all together for 10 mins to combine.
4. Cover bowl and chill in fridge for 1 hr.
5. Boil a wok of water & top with a bamboo steamer.
6. Take out meat mixture, add in potato starch & baking powder. Thump out the air and knead a couple of mins for it to combine
7. Form into a sausage roll (about 5cm diameter)and rub lightly with oil.
8. Roll on an oiled banana leaf, tuck in the ends and tie with a string. Steam for 40 mins.
9. Cool first before unwrapping & cutting the salami.

Note: you can add 1/2 Tlb extra fish sauce if you like a stronger taste.

(I am based in Shanghai)

Posted by shmaks (347 days ago)

Thank you so much for the recipe. I am just desperate enough to try it!

(I am based in Shanghai)

Posted by FunchalPP (347 days ago)

Yep, I love some of the Vietnamese food too & also desperate at times as the Vietnamese restaurants in Shanghai sucks!

I use a Nom Gia salad, substitute the crabmeat with salami. This is the only Vietnamese salad recipe I have, but I substitute with other ingredients ( shrimps, chicken etc) to get a different variation.
Hopefully, you'll get replies to this thread.

Nom Gia( Bean sprout & crabmeat salad)
Ingredients:
Seasoning
1 large clove of garlic (chopped)
1 fresh chilly(chopped)
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon oil

1/2 carrot shredded
1/2 cucumber (peeled, seeded and cut thinly)
salt to taste
200gm fresh bean sprouts(remove tails if possible)
200gm crabmeat or substitute withsliced salami or steamed shrimps
2 sprig of fresh coriander, basil leaves, mint (chopped coarsely)
1-2 tablespoon roasted peanuts( can use the packaged types)

Method:
1. Mix all seasoning together. Taste & adjust with additional fish sauce/lime juice etc if required.
2. Add a sprinkle of salt to carrot & cucumbers & give a round of mixing. Wash under running tap water, squeeze slightly to remove water and dry with kitchen towel.
3. Add everything together in salad bowl and toss.

(I am based in Shanghai)