The eggplant and pig ear salad attracts diners as soon as it is served, because of the white color of the eggplant and pig ears, accented with the red color of the chili, which is very appealing.
Pig ear salad mixed with eggplant - a rural specialty in Minh Long district, Quang Ngai province.
In the middle of the cloudy afternoon in the mountain town, enjoying a rustic dish with sour, spicy, salty, sweet flavors mixed with the crunchy and sweet taste of eggplant, combined with crispy and fatty pig ears, makes many diners excited.
Usually, mothers and grandmothers make pig ear salad mixed with banana flower or coconut root, herbs, and peanuts.
The main ingredients of the mixed pig ear and eggplant salad are pig ear and eggplant. We were curious about the recipe for the mixed pig ear and eggplant salad, and the chef told us that the eggplant is cut in half, soaked in water, washed, and drained.
Then marinate the eggplant with spices, chili, garlic and mix well to absorb. Boil the pig's ear and soak in sweet and sour fish sauce.
Thinly slice the pig's ear and mix it with the eggplant, season to taste. The eggplant and pig's ear salad is made more appealing with thinly sliced lemongrass leaves, creating a mild, aromatic flavor.
Eggplant is an easy-to-grow plant, and eggplant fruit is also sold in markets. Pig ears are also a familiar ingredient to housewives.
With a simple preparation, the eggplant and pig ear salad has a rustic flavor but is no less delicious.
Source: https://danviet.vn/ra-vuon-vat-qua-ca-phao-chat-chat-thai-lat-tron-voi-tai-heo-hoa-dac-san-dat-minh-long-quang-ngai-20241010083756676.htm