Photo: Anna Pelzer
Malaysian Watermelon Salad
17 ingredients
1 hr + 10 min
8 servings
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"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."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
211
Calories
6g
Protein
4g
Fat
41g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Watermelon | 1 cup diced (152g) | 46 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bacon | 1 slice cooked (8g) | 43 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 (3 inch) pieces fresh ginger root, peeled and lightly crushed
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups watermelon rind, white part only, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 (1 pound) package thick cut bacon
- 1/2 cup peeled and chopped fresh ginger root
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 4 limes, juiced
- 1 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves separated
- 12 cups chilled seedless watermelon, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
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