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Thai Yam Yai Siamese Princess Salad

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This refreshing Thai Yam Yai is a delightful medley of textures and flavors, combining tender poached chicken, lean pork, and succulent shrimp. The dish is anchored by a bright, zesty dressing made from fresh lime juice, white vinegar, fish sauce, and a hint of brown sugar, balanced with the heat of Serrano chilies and aromatic cilantro. It&# 226;€™s a perfect example of Thai culinary balance: sweet, sour, salty, and spicy all in one bite. Ideal for warm weather gatherings, this salad serves beautifully as a light main course or a vibrant side dish. The mix of three proteins makes it hearty enough to satisfy, yet light enough to keep you feeling fresh. Serve over a bed of crisp lettuce for an authentic experience that brings the taste of Southeast Asia to your table.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 139.6
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This refreshing Thai Yam Yai is a delightful medley of textures and flavors, combining tender poached chicken, lean pork, and succulent shrimp. The dish is anchored by a bright, zesty dressing made from fresh lime juice, white vinegar, fish sauce, and a hint of brown sugar, balanced with the heat of Serrano chilies and aromatic cilantro. It&# 226;€™s a perfect example of Thai culinary balance: sweet, sour, salty, and spicy all in one bite. Ideal for warm weather gatherings, this salad serves beautifully as a light main course or a vibrant side dish. The mix of three proteins makes it hearty enough to satisfy, yet light enough to keep you feeling fresh. Serve over a bed of crisp lettuce for an authentic experience that brings the taste of Southeast Asia to your table.
Ingredients
  • 1/4 pound Chicken breasts -- boneless
  • 1/4 pound Pork -- diced lean
  • 1/4 pound Shrimp, small -- peeled
Directions
  1. 1
    Rinse the chicken, pork, and shrimp in cold water and pat dry.
  2. 2
    In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the chicken, pork, and shrimp.
  3. 3
    Boil for approximately 20 minutes, or until the pork is thoroughly cooked and shrimp are pink.
  4. 4
    Drain the cooking water and set the cooked meats aside to cool slightly.
  5. 5
    Prepare the dressing by placing limes, white vinegar, fish sauce, salt, brown sugar, cilantro, Serrano chilies, and garlic into a food processor or blender.
  6. 6
    Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth and liquid.
  7. 7
    Arrange a bed of salad greens on serving plates.
  8. 8
    Place the cooked meats on top of the greens.
  9. 9
    Drizzle the prepared dressing generously over the meats and greens just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 139.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.2g8%
Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
Cholesterol 89.9mg30%
Sodium 127.4mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 0.1g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 22.1g45%

* 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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