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Cantonese Chicken Salad With Cashews

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This Cantonese Chicken Salad offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, combining tender hand-shredded roast chicken with crunchy, oil-puffed rice noodles. The dish is tossed in a sharp, tangy dressing made from dry spicy mustard, soy sauce, and sesame oil, balanced by the sweetness of sugar and the freshness of cilantro and green onions. Roasted cashews add a rich, nutty crunch that complements the savory chicken. It&# 226;ÂÂs a refreshing yet substantial meal that works beautifully for lunch, a light dinner, or a festive side dish. The recipe highlights traditional Cantonese techniques, such as using roasted chicken juices for depth of flavor, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and energizing. Perfect for those who enjoy bold, aromatic profiles with a refreshing finish.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 1289.7
Description
This Cantonese Chicken Salad offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, combining tender hand-shredded roast chicken with crunchy, oil-puffed rice noodles. The dish is tossed in a sharp, tangy dressing made from dry spicy mustard, soy sauce, and sesame oil, balanced by the sweetness of sugar and the freshness of cilantro and green onions. Roasted cashews add a rich, nutty crunch that complements the savory chicken. It&# 226;€™s a refreshing yet substantial meal that works beautifully for lunch, a light dinner, or a festive side dish. The recipe highlights traditional Cantonese techniques, such as using roasted chicken juices for depth of flavor, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and energizing. Perfect for those who enjoy bold, aromatic profiles with a refreshing finish.
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Peanut or vegetable oil
  • 2 ounce Rice stick noodles
  • 1 tablespoon Dry spicy mustard
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon Water
  • 1 pn Sugar
  • 1 pn Salt
  • 1 Roast Chicken
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat the peanut or vegetable oil in a wok or small saucepan to 375ðF (190ðC).
  2. 2
    Break the rice stick noodles into smaller batches.
  3. 3
    Carefully add a small handful of noodles to the hot oil; they should puff up within seconds.
  4. 4
    If the noodles do not puff, wait for the oil to get hotter before adding more.
  5. 5
    Use chopsticks or tongs to remove the puffed noodles and drain them on paper towels.
  6. 6
    Repeat the process with the remaining noodles until all are puffed and drained.
  7. 7
    Lightly crumble the puffed noodles into a bowl; set aside to make about 4 cups.
  8. 8
    In a small bowl, whisk together the dry spicy mustard, water, sugar, and salt until smooth.
  9. 9
    Let the mustard mixture sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  10. 10
    Collect the juices from the roast chicken cavity and any accompanying juices.
  11. 11
    Strain the chicken juices to remove solids and skim off excess fat.
  12. 12
    Mix 4 tablespoons of the strained chicken juice with soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil; set aside.
  13. 13
    Remove the meat from the chicken bones and hand-shred it into 1/4-by-2-inch strips.
  14. 14
    Cut the chicken skin into thin, 1 1/2-inch slivers.
  15. 15
    In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chicken skin, and the reserved mustard mixture.
  16. 16
    Add the green onions, fresh coriander leaves, toasted sesame seeds, and the reserved chicken juice mixture.
  17. 17
    Toss all ingredients together thoroughly to coat evenly.
  18. 18
    Just before serving, fold in the shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce and roasted cashews.
  19. 19
    Arrange the salad over a bed of the crumbled puffed rice noodles.
  20. 20
    Serve immediately at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1289.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 126.4g195%
Saturated Fat 19.4g97%
Cholesterol 32.8mg11%
Sodium 97833.6mg4077%
Total Carbohydrate 33.8g12%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugars 25.4g
Protein 9.8g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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