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Yam Gai (Thai Broiled Chicken Salad)

Cuisine: Thai
Type: Chicken, Poultry
Courses: Salads
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

3 1/2 oz 99gWun sen (cellophane noodles)
1 1/2 teaspoons 7.5mlSugar
4   Garlic - chopped
3 tablespoons 45mlFresh lime juice
2 teaspoons 10mlWhole black peppercorns
1   Leaf lettuce
1/4 cup 59mlFresh coriander
4   Tomatoes
1/4 cup 59mlSoy sauce
3   Scallions
2 tablespoons 30mlNam pla (fish sauce)
1   European cucumber
1 1/4 lbs 567g / 20ozBoneless chicken breast
1 tablespoon 15mlRoasted peanuts - chopped
4 cups 948mlChicken stock
1   Lime - thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Soften the noodles in hot water for 30 minutes.

In a food processor, combine garlic, peppercorns, and 2 tbs. coriander. Blend to a paste.

Scrape the sides, and add 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 2 tbs. nam pla.

Pour the marinade into a shallow pan and add the chicken (cut into 1" cubes).

Preheat the broiler or grill.

In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Drain the noodles and add to the stock for about 5 min. Drain well, and cut into 4 pieces.

Remove chicken from the marinade, and broil/grill for 4 to 7 minutes until browned.

In a small bowl, stir together sugar, lime juice, 1 tbs. soy sauce, and 1 tbs. nam pla. Line a large platter with lettuce leaves.

Spread the noodles over the lettuce, and top with tomato wedges, chopped scallions, and diced cucumber.

Arrange the chicken, and pour the dressing over. Sprinkle with remaining coriander and peanuts.

Garnish with lime slices.

Source:
Vegetarian Times, Mar 1994, p 39

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