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Recipe Tags: 30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Cambodian Side Dishes Poultry Asian Chicken Dietary Spicy Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low In Something Meat Chicken Breasts Pasta Rice And Grains Taste Mood

Cambodian Coleslaw Ngiom

A type of cole slaw with chicken and cellophane noodles, pronounced nyome". This makes an excellent side dish or a main dish if served with rice."

Steps

Place chicken breasts in a covered pan in enough liquid to cover , and poach for 5-8 minutes or until cooked through.
Remove from heat.
Shred chicken and set aside.
Soak cellophane noodles for 2 minutes in boiling water.
Drain.
Whisk together fish sauce , rice vinegar , sugar and chopped chiles.
Set aside.
Toss cabbage , carrots , and chicken together in a large bowl.
Add vinaigrette and toss again.
Place cabbage mixture on a serving platter and garnish with roasted peanuts and chopped mint and basil , if desired.

Ingredients

cellophane noodles, cabbage, carrots, boneless skinless chicken breasts, peanuts, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, hot red chili peppers, fresh mint leaves, fresh basil leaves