Kumatoes Stuffed With Basil Chicken: A Thai-Styled

Name: Kumatoes Stuffed With Basil Chicken: A Thai-Styled Light Salad Without Any Mayo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Kumatoes (brown tomato variety); 1/2 Asian pear; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 8 ounces cooked chicken, white meat flaked; 8 key limes, juiced; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or vegetarian fish sauce); sea salt, to taste; 1 teaspoon cane sugar; 3 teaspoons honey (acacia); 1 tablespoon EVOO; 3 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1/8 teaspoon dried red chili flakes (optional); 1 tablespoon vidalia onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon scallions, cut; 1/4 cup sweet basil leaves (or Thai or lemon basil), rolled and snipped; 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, rolled and snipped; 1/8 cup toasted almonds, slivered; bed of greens for each serving (cedrula and sweet basil shown here); chiffonade of basil for garnish

Servings: persons

4 Kumatoes (brown tomato variety)
1/2 Asian pear
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
8 ounces cooked chicken, white meat flaked
8 key limes, juiced
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce (or vegetarian fish sauce)
sea salt, to taste
1 teaspoon cane sugar
3 teaspoons honey (acacia)
1 tablespoon EVOO
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/8 teaspoon dried red chili flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon vidalia onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon scallions, cut
1/4 cup sweet basil leaves (or Thai or lemon basil), rolled and snipped
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, rolled and snipped
1/8 cup toasted almonds, slivered
bed of greens for each serving (cedrula and sweet basil shown here)
chiffonade of basil for garnish

1
Cut a very small, very thin slice off the bottom of each Kumato, so they will sit solidly on a plate (less than 1 inch diameter cut), cut off the top, and hollow out each. You can use the scooped out middles in another recipe.
2
Cut the Asian pear into small slices and add to a quart size bowl. Pour the fresh lemon juice over the pear.
3
Add the flaked chicken.
4
In a measuring cup mix the lime juice, vinegar, fish sauce, ginger, salt, sugar, and honey together.
5
Add next the oils, ginger, optional chili flakes, scallions, and onion.
6
Pour this over the chicken and pear and mix.
7
Add the basil, mint, and almonds.
8
Fill each hollowed Kumato with the basil chicken mix. Serve on a bed of greens. Garnish with a chiffonade of basil.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Kumatoes (brown tomato variety), 1/2 Asian pear, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 8 ounces cooked chicken, white meat flaked, and more.

Yes, Kumatoes Stuffed With Basil Chicken: A Thai-Styled Light Salad Without Any Mayo falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Kumatoes Stuffed With Basil Chicken: A Thai-Styled Light Salad Without Any Mayo

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