Make Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad with Goi Ga
Vietnamese goi ga is a popular dish that consists of thinly sliced chicken breast mixed with cabbage and other ingredients such as carrots, cucumbers, bean sprouts, and peanuts. The dish is usually served with nuoc mam phuong (sweet and sour dipping sauce) or lime juice for dipping.
To make Vietnamese chicken and cabbage salad with goi ga, follow these simple steps:
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 head of cabbage (about 1 pound), thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
- 1 cucumber, seeded and sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Rinse the chicken breasts thoroughly with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips using a sharp knife or food processor.
3. In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add the garlic and ginger to the hot oil and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the chicken strips to the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until they turn golden brown in color.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Remove the chicken from the heat and let it cool down a bit.
8. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cabbage, shredded carrot, sliced cucumber, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, and green onions.
9. Add the cooled chicken strips to the bowl.
10. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar.
11. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
12. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all ingredients.
13. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Enjoy your delicious Vietnamese chicken and cabbage salad with goi ga!