Chicken with Bitter Melon Salad

bitter melon

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Zucchini offers a milder taste while keeping a similar texture.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic seasoning.

Boil the chicken without any seasoning or salt until cooked.

Cut the chicken into small pieces, optionally removing the skin.

Chop chicken gizzards into smaller pieces and add to the chicken.

Pat dry the herbs to remove excess water.

Cut green onions into small pieces.

Cut lemongrass into 1-inch pieces.

Pinch off mint leaves from the stems.

Cut bitter melon lengthwise into thin slices.

Combine chicken, bitter melon, lemongrass, Thai chili, green onion, cilantro, Vietnamese cilantro, and mint in a bowl.

Season with salt, mushroom seasoning, fish sauce, toasted rice powder, and fresh lime juice.

Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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