VIETNAMESE CHICKEN AND MINT SALAD

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Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Thai chile, seeded and minced
1 large garlic clove, peeled, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons Vietnamese or Thai fish sauce (nuoc nam or nam pla)
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 medium onion, finely sliced
Freshly grated black pepper
7 to 8 ounces white cabbage, shredded
1 medium carrot, shredded, julienned, or grated
7 ounces cooked chicken breast, shredded, or cut into fine strips
1 bunch mint, plus extra for garnish, leaves roughly chopped
Salt

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stirring with spoon, combine the chile, garlic, sugar, vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, oil, onion, and black pepper, set aside for 1/2 hour. In a large bowl combine cabbage, carrot, chicken breast, and mint, tossing with tongs. Pour cabbage mixture over the dressing, tossing with tongs, slowly and patiently so everything is coated. Add salt, to taste. Serve on a flat plate with mint for garnish.

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