Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
600 g

chicken fillets

finely chopped

0.5 l

chicken stock

4 unit

shallots

thinly sliced

6 unit

thai hot chili peppers

chopped

8 unit

garlic cloves

thinly sliced

2 tbsp

ground roasted rice

1 tbsp

ground dried red chili

1 tbsp

fish sauce

1 tbsp

lime juice

0.5 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

fresh coriander

chopped

2 tbsp

fresh mint leaves

chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Bring chicken stock to a boil in a pot.

Step 2
~3 min

Add chopped chicken to the boiling stock and cook for 7-8 minutes until cooked through.

Step 3
~3 min

Drain the chicken, reserving the stock.

Step 4
~3 min

In a bowl, combine shallots, chili peppers, garlic, ground roasted rice, ground dried red chili, fish sauce, lime juice, and salt.

Step 5
~3 min

Add the drained chicken to the bowl with the spice mixture.

Step 6
~3 min

Add 2-3 tablespoons of the reserved chicken stock to moisten the salad.

Step 7
~3 min

Mix all ingredients well.

Step 8
~3 min

Gently fold in the chopped fresh coriander and mint leaves.

Step 9
~3 min

Serve immediately or at room temperature with fresh salad greens.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chili peppers to your spice preference.

Serve with sticky rice for a more authentic Thai experience.

Garnish with extra fresh herbs for added flavor and visual appeal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a few hours ahead and chilled.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (chili, garlic, fish sauce)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with sticky rice or lettuce wraps.

Serve as an appetizer or light meal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Thai Cucumber Salad
Spring Rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southeast Asia (Thailand)

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and restaurant dish in Thailand.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Served during Songkran (Thai New Year)

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Appetizer
Party

Popularity Score

70/100

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