Goi Buoi (Vietnamese Pomelo Salad) Recipe

Name: Goi Buoi (Vietnamese Pomelo Salad) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 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; 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup; 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); 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; 4 tablespoons lightly toasted sesame seeds; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 4 tablespoons chopped Virginia-style roasted peanuts

Servings: persons

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
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
1/2 cup Thai basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup
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)
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
4 tablespoons lightly toasted sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
4 tablespoons chopped Virginia-style roasted peanuts

1
Rinse scallops under cold water and thoroughly pat dry. Place scallops in a single layer on paper towels. Allow scallops to reach room temperature to draw out excess moisture.
2
When ready to cook, sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper on their flat sides. Over a high flame, heat a non-stick pan with oil until it begins to smoke. Use tongs to add about 8-10 scallops to the pan, taking care that the scallops don't touch. (The scallops exude a little juice as they cook. When overcrowded in the pan, they steam rather than sear.) After 2 mintues, the contact side will develop a golden crust. Quickly flip the scallops and sear again for another 2 minutes. (The scallops should be lightly browned on each side but still translucent in the center.) Plate scallops immediately, and sear the next batch as necessary. Once all scallops have cooled, halve them lengthwise into thinner discs. Set aside.
3
With a paring knife, peel off the thick outer rind and cottony pith of the pomelo. Separate the fleshy pulp from the opaque skins that form each wedge. Gently pull chunks of pomelo pulp into bite-size pieces and place them into a gallon-sized Ziploc bag or large Tupperware.
4
Prep mango, carrot, cucumber, and herbs. Gently toss these ingredients along with the scallops into the pomelo container. Refrigerate.
5
Combine the chili, garlic, lime juice, and fish sauce in a small bowl. Refrigerate separately. An hour before serving, pour the dressing into the container holding the other refrigerated ingredients. Toss gently and fold through to combine.
6
Heat a large flat skillet over medium heat. As it begins to smoke, add sesame and sea salt and toast for 2 to 4 minutes, tossing continuously to ensure even browning. The seeds will smell nutty and turn gold as they begin to brown. As soon as this happens, pour seeds onto a plate to cool. Plate the salad and garnish with toasted sesame and peanuts.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Goi Buoi (Vietnamese Pomelo Salad) Recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!