4 cups (1 liter) water

4 slices of ginger, 1⁄4 in (6mm) thick

1 medium onion, sliced

3 boneless chicken breasts(1 lb/500g)

4-5 mini cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, unpeeled (or 1 Kirby cucumber, peeled and deseeded)
2 large tomatoes, cut into eighths
6 green onions (scallions), finely chopped
1⁄4 cup (65 ml) sesame oil

Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Vinaigrette
1⁄4 cup (65 ml) light soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon whole pepper- corns, lightly crushed