Vietnamese Cabbage~and~ Chicken Salad

[Badshah Mamun]

Vietnamese Cabbage~and~ Chicken Salad

Ingredients :

·                     1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3)

·                     3 teaspoons salt

·                     2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil

·                     1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeds and ribs removed, sliced

·                     1 1-inch piece fresh ginger

·                     2 cups water

·                     1 head green cabbage (about 2 1/2 pounds), shredded (about 2 1/2 quarts)

·                     2 tablespoons cider vinegar

·                     2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam)

·                     1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice

·                     3 carrots, grated