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Malaysian Watermelon Salad
Photo: Anna Pelzer

Malaysian Watermelon Salad

17 ingredients 1 hr + 10 min 8 servings openrecipes
Malaysian Watermelon Salad

"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."

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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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