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2 chile peppers, seeded + minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 garlic clove, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons sugar (I like using brown, but white works too) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice wine vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons nuoc mam or nam pla (fish sauce) Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons vegetable oil Ask a question about this ingredient
black pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
1 medium onion, thinly sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups shredded, cooked chicken Ask a question about this ingredient
4 cups red cabbage, shredded, soaked, rinsed and dried (see Step 2) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup carrot, shredded Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped or torn into pieces Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped or torn into pieces Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup fresh basil, choped or torn into pieces (OPTIONAL) Ask a question about this ingredient
Combine chiles, garlic, sugar, vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, and oil in a bowl. Add pepper to taste. Taste again. Every now and then I find I need to add a little more of this or that to get the right balance. Toss in sliced onion and allow to stand for 30 mn.
Ask a question about this stepSoak and rinse shredded cabbage a couple of times to remove bitterness. Taste a piece of cabbage to test. It may take more than two soak/rinse cycles to remove the bitterness. Casually dry the cabbage (it doesn't have to be bone dry, but it shouldn't be soaking wet either.)
Ask a question about this stepIn a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, casually dried cabbage, carrots, mint and cilantro.
Ask a question about this stepSprinkle vinaigrette and onions over chicken/cabbage mixture, and toss well.
Ask a question about this stepDevour!
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Selmelier works at Meadow, a shop that specializes in salt.
Mmmm, yum. Great recipe. My family is going to love this one. Saved!! ;o)