Chinese Chicken Salad With Peanut-Sesame Dressing
"Cold shredded chicken in a peanut-sesame dressing is a common component of the exquisitely arranged cold appetizer platters served at Chinese banquets. This salad is as popular among Westerners as it is with the Chinese, and many variations of it are offered in casual dining spots throughout the West. From Joyce Jue, "Far East Cafe: The Best of Casual Asian Cooking"...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 large whole chicken breasts
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2 teaspoons salt
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1⁄2 lb fresh Chinese egg noodles
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1 1⁄2 teaspoons peanut oil
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3 tablespoons white sesame seeds or 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds
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1⁄4 cup finely-julienned red bell pepper
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1 cup finely-julienned peeled carrot
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1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (fresh coriander)
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1 small cucumber, cut into 2-inch julienne
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Dressing
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2 teaspoons peanut butter
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2 teaspoons asian sesame paste
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1⁄3 cup dark soy sauce
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1⁄3 cup Chinese red vinegar or 1⁄3 cup balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons corn oil
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1⁄2 teaspoon chili oil (to taste)
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
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1⁄4 cup chopped green onion (spring)
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1⁄4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts
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