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Malaysian Style Watermelon Salad

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Malaysian Style Watermelon Salad

This Malaysian watermelon salad recipe is a lower-calorie adaptation of the pork belly and watermelon salad made famous by the Fatty Crab restaurant in New York City. This version uses ingredients that are easy to find, and it's just as delicious!

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups seasoned rice vinegar, divided

  • 6 tablespoons light brown sugar, divided

  • 2 (3 inch) pieces fresh ginger root, peeled and lightly crushed

  • 2 shallots, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided

  • 4 cups watermelon rind, white part only, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1 (1 pound) package thick-cut bacon

  • ½ cup peeled and chopped fresh ginger root

  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled

  • 4 limes, juiced

  • 1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves separated, divided

  • 12 cups seedless watermelon, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped