Goi Ga (Chicken Salad)
A bright, herb-studded salad of tender shredded chicken tossed with crisp vegetables and a tangy, sweet-fish sauce dressing. It balances crunchy textures and fragrant herbs for a refreshing, vibrant meal.
1 ½ lb chicken breast, boneless
6 cup water
1 tsp salt
1 cup carrot, julienned
2 cup napa cabbage, thinly sliced
1 cup cucumber, julienned, seeds removed
1 shallot, thinly sliced
4 oz roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
1 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
½ bunch mint, leaves chopped
½ bunch thai basil, leaves chopped
2 lime, juiced
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 red chili, thinly sliced, seeds optional
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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