Stir-Fried Chicken With Basil And Chilly Recipe

RECIPES OF THAILAND

This is an easy dish to prepare and an excellent choice to introduce the first-timers to Thai cooking. The basil, when deep-fried, adds another dimension to this wonderful dish. This is because Thai basil, which is also known as 'Holy basil', has a unique, pungent flavor that is both sharp and spicy. The dull leaves have serrated edges.

Ingredients :

400 - 450g	Chicken meat, cut into bite-size pieces
12 pieces	Thai basil leaves
20 pieces	Thai basil leaves, deep-fried
4 pieces	Red chilies, seeded and chopped
4 cloves	Garlic, sliced
3 tbsp	Vegetable oil
3 tbsp	Fish sauce
2 tsp	Dark soy sauce
1 tsp	Sugar
-	2 red chilies, finely sliced, to garnish

Method :

Prepare wok heating the oil and coat it evenly by swirling it around.
Add garlic and chilies and stir-fry until golden brown.
Add chicken and stir-fry until it changes color.
Season with fish sauce, soy sauce and sugar and continue for approx. 3 minutes.
Stir in the fresh Thai basil leaves and quickly transfer to a serving plate.
Garnish with sliced chilies and the deep-fried basil.

Tip: When deep-frying the Thai basil leaves, make sure that the leaves are completely dry. Make sure the oil is really hot. Deep-fry for 30 - 40 seconds then lift out and drain on kitchen paper.