Serious Eats Goi Buoi (vietnamese Pomelo Salad) Recipe Recipe

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Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 26g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Goi Buoi (vietnamese Pomelo Salad) Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 26g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 47%. At 1081mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Serious Eats Goi Buoi (vietnamese Pomelo Salad) Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 466 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 270
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 18mg
Sodium: 1081mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 18g
Protein: 14g
Calcium: 145mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 695mg Vitamin A: 216mcg
Vitamin C: 73mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • For the scallops:
  • 1 pound sea scallops, each roughly 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter (dry packed if available)
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • For the chilled ingredients:
  • 1 large pomelo (about 3 pounds)
  • 1 green mango, peeled and sliced into matchstick strips
  • 1 large, fat carrot, peeled and sliced into matchstick strips
  • 1 English cucumber, deseeded and sliced into matchstick strips
  • For the herbs:
  • 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup rau ram leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup spearmint leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves, very thinly sliced (optional)
  • For the dressing:
  • 1 red Thai bird chili, finely sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, pounded or pressed
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • For the garnish:
  • 4 tablespoons lightly toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons chopped Virginia-style roasted peanuts

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)