Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Bring a pot of water to 165°F and add a pinch of salt.
- Place the chicken breast in the pot and poach for about 7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove, cool, and shred.
- In the same pot, poach the shrimp just until they turn pink and opaque—about 3 minutes. Remove and cool.
Eggs
- Boil water in a separate pot, gently lower the eggs, and boil for 8 minutes.
- Transfer to cold water to halt cooking, then peel once cooled.
Blanch Beans
- Boil a large pot of salted water and add wing beans for just 1 minute—this keeps them crisp.
- Quickly transfer to ice water to stop the cooking process, drain, and slice diagonally.
Toast Coconut
- In a dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast the shredded coconut until golden brown, stirring frequently. Set aside.
Make Dressing
- In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, Thai chili paste, coconut milk, garlic, chopped Thai chilies, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Assembly
- In a large bowl, toss the wing beans, shredded chicken, poached shrimp, sliced shallots, toasted coconut, crushed peanuts, and mint leaves with the dressing until well combined.
- Serve immediately with halved medium boiled eggs on top for extra protein and flair.
Notes
Keep an eye on the coconut while toasting; it can burn quickly! Stir frequently and take it off the heat as soon as it’s deep golden brown.
