Asian Chicken Bowls with Peanut Sauce

Method

1. 1. Step 1

      Prepare the peanut sauce by whisking together all ingredients in a small bowl. Add water for desired consistency. If sauce hardens slightly, microwave for a few seconds before use

   2. Step 2

      Toss shredded chicken in sesame oil, season with sesame seeds, cracked pepper, chilli flakes and garlic

   3. Step 3

      Prepare vegetables. Finely julienne cucumber, diced lettuce and shred carrot

   4. Step 4

      Prepare rice noodles to recipe instructions and allow to cool

   5. Step 5

      Assemble your bowl by arranging noodles, vegetables and chicken together

   6. Step 6

      Drizzle peanut sauce over bowl ingredients

   7. Step 7

      Top with extra chilli flakes, if desired

2. Purple Cabbage

   1. Step 1

      To create a brine, heat water in a small saucepan over low heat. Add in vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt and pepper

   2. Step 2

      Simmer gently until the sugar is dissolved

   3. Step 3

      In a large bowl, add cabbage and pour the brine over until cabbage is completely covered. Transfer cabbage and brine into an airtight jar and store in the refrigerator

   4. Step 4

      For best results, allow to pickle for at least 24hrs before use

3. Additional Comments

   1. Peanut sauce can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Will need slight heating before use.
      Use pickled cabbage already prepared in the fridge.