Vietnam • Salad

Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad

Make vietnamese chicken cabbage salad at home with measured ingredients and clear, individual cooking steps. An original BestFoodBook home-kitchen adaptation inspired by Vietnam's cuisine.

Savory
Prep25 min
Cook20 min
Servings4
Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad
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Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Poach chicken gently in water for 15–20 minutes until it reaches 74°C. Cool enough to handle and shred.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Mix fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic and chilli until sugar dissolves.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Toss onion with 2 tbsp dressing and leave for 10 minutes.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Combine cabbage, carrot, chicken, onion and herbs with remaining dressing.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Scatter with peanuts and serve. Keep chicken refrigerated if preparing ahead and dress the salad shortly before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested