Description
Source: Almost Meatless by Tara Mataraza and Joy Manning (Ten Speed Press, 2009)
Ingredients
- For the marinade:
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried chile flakes
- 1 scallion, green and white parts, sliced
- 8 to 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 thighs, or 2 thighs and 2 legs), cut into small cubes or stripsFor the slaw:
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon dark (asian) sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 thick carrot (about 4 ounces), cut into 1/8-inch strips
- 1 cucumber, cut into 1/8-inch strips
- 2 stalks celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick diagonally
- 2 to 3 scallions, white and green parts, sliced on the diagonal
- 16 lettuce leaves (romaine, Boston, Bibb, or green or red leaf)
- 2 tablespoons roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Make the marinade.Combine the fish sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, 2 tablespoons oil, the ginger, garlic, chile flakes, and scallion in a medium bowl. Add the chicken and stir to coat the meat. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator, letting the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the slaw. Whisk together the vinegar, orange juice, sesame oil, salt, and ginger in a large bowl. Toss the vinaigrette together with the carrot, cucumber, celery, and scallions. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
- To prepare the lettuce, rinse and pat the leaves dry. Transfer to the refrigerator until ready to use. (If you choose romaine, use the leafy top part of the lettuce for the wrappers. You can tear off the stiffer bottom stem half, chop it up, and add it to the slaw for extra crunch if you like.)
- Cook the chicken. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and marinade and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until the chicken is firm to the touch and beginning to brown. Stir in the peanuts.
- To assemble and serve, set out the slaw and chicken in bowls along with a platter of the lettuce. Wrap a scoop of slaw and chicken in each lettuce leaf. Have a napkin handy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes