Protein-packed Spicy Summer Salad | Fitous Thai Kitchen

grilled chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas provide protein at a lower cost.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is a protein-rich alternative.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Salt is a basic alternative that's always available.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and widely available.

Prepare the sauce by mixing 3 tablespoons of water, 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 cloves of minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a bowl.

Boil the egg for about 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it sit in hot water for another 5 minutes before placing it in cold water to cool down.

Slice the baby cucumber and other vegetables including white onion, green pepper, red pepper, and tomato.

Cook the chicken and prawns until done, then let them cool down.

Mix the sauce with the cooked chicken and prawns, then add the sliced vegetables.

Top the salad with chopped cilantro and sliced boiled egg before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens