Thai minced chicken salad

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupChicken stock
1Stalk lemongrass; sliced In 1\" pieces
1Piece fresh ginger root; 2\" piece, peeled and sliced
2Whole boneless skinless chicken breasts; cut into 1\" pieces
4Scallions; thinly sliced
1Red bell pepper; diced
1Carrot; diced
¼cupFresh lime juice
¼cupFish sauce
1tablespoonSoy sauce
Salt and pepper
3tablespoonsCilantro; chopped
4largesBibb lettuce leaves
Cilantro sprigs

Directions

Place stock, lemongrass and ginger in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.

Lower heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes.

Add chicken and poach uncovered, stirring until opaque, about 3 minutes.

Remove chicken; strain stock and reserve it for another use.

In a bowl, mix together remaining ingredients except cilantro and lettuce.

Add chicken and stir to coat. Stir in the cilantro.

To serve: Place lettuce leaves on 4 plates. Mound chicken salad in centers.

Drizzle with remaining dressing. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Serves 4.

Recipe by: Williams-Sonoma catalog Posted to EAT-LF Digest by KSBAUM@... on Jun 30, 1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.