Kaffir Lime Leaves Salad and Rolls
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Salads and Rolls

Kaffir Lime Leaves Salad and Rolls

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Crisp seasonal garden leaves and fresh vegetables tossed in a vibrant house dressing, finished with toasted seeds and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 400g chicken breast, poached and shredded
  • • 6 kaffir lime leaves, very finely sliced
  • • 200g cabbage, finely shredded
  • • 1 carrot, julienned
  • • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • • 1 tbsp sugar
  • • 1 red chili, thinly sliced
  • • 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Poach the chicken until cooked, then shred it. Finely slice the kaffir lime leaves and shred the cabbage and carrot.

2
Phase 2

Whisk the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar with 2 tbsp water until the sugar dissolves, then stir in the chili and half the kaffir lime leaves.

3
Phase 3

Combine the shredded chicken, cabbage, carrot, and the remaining kaffir lime leaves, then pour over the dressing and toss well.

4
Phase 4

Set aside for 5 minutes so the leaf aroma and lime soak into the salad.

5
Phase 5

Mound onto a plate, sprinkle with the roasted peanuts, and serve.