A platter of lettuce, crisp vegetables and aromatic herbs is an essential accompaniment to every traditional Vietnamese meal.
- To make pickled carrot, combine the carrot, vinegar, water, sugar, salt, chilli and garlic in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge for 6 hours or overnight to develop the flavours.
- To make the pickled cucumber, combine the cucumber, vinegar, water, sugar and salt in a medium glass or ceramic bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 6 hours overnight to develop the flavours.
- Drain the carrot and cucumber. Arrange the lettuce, carrot, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint, coriander and basil on a serving platter. Serve with nem nuong, nuoc leo and nuoc cham.
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Food Storage Container Set
Surface Utensil Holder
Cutting Board Set