Yam Tua Poo (Thai Chicken and Bean Salad)
This classic Thai chicken and bean salad is tossed with a coconut dressing. It's unique, nutritious, and oh so delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 lb fresh green beans , trimmed
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 red chile , seeded and thinly sliced
- For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup canned coconut cream or milk
- 2 teaspoons chili paste , preferably roasted
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- For the Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons French fried onions
- 3 tablespoons roasted peanuts , crushed
Instructions
- Bring a small saucepan filled with water to a boil. Add 1/2 tablespoon of salt along with the chicken and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer the chicken until it is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan, discarding the liquid, allow it to cool and then cut it into 1/4 inch cubes. Set aside.
- Bring another saucepan filled with water to a boil and add 1/2 tablespoon salt. Add the green beans and blanch them for about 1 minute until barely tender and still crisp. Immediately drain the liquid and let the beans cool under cold running water. Cut the beans into 1/4 inch pieces and set aside.
- In a dry frying pan over medium heat, toast the coconut flakes, stirring to prevent burning, until light golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Set aside.
- To make the dressing combine all the dressing ingredients and stir until the sugar dissolves.Place the chicken and beans in a large bowl and add the dressing. Toss to mix and thoroughly coat the chicken and beans. Add the toasted coconut, French fried onions, and peanuts and toss again until combined. Serve hot or cold as a light meal with a carb of your choice or as a side.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 29gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 2287mgPotassium: 762mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 542IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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