On our visit to Thailand a couple of years back, food was something we enjoyed the most apart from the hospitality of the Thai people. It quite amused me the way they greet you, spoke so softly and so glad that I work closely with Thailand as my office is headquartered there. And during our trip, I got to taste some authentic Thai food both at the restaurants and at a friend’s place. Ever since I have been a fan of Thai food and do cook them at home. One of them that I cook often is Kai phat Krapow or Thai basil chicken.
A simple and delicious chicken recipe you can imagine. Robustly flavored with garlic, chili and Basil is sure going to leave you longing for more. You can also cook this with minced beef or pork. Adjust the heat with adding more or less chili to suit your taste.
You need –
- Minced chicken – 250 grams
- Fresh Thai basil leaves – 1.5 cup
- Fresh red chili – 3 or as per your taste, finely chopped
- Garlic big cloves – 3, minced
- Long beans – chopped into 0.5 inch, 1/3 cup
- fish sauce – 2 tablespoons
- Dark soy sauce – 1 tablespoon
How to –
Heat oil in a wok and add the garlic, Saute till aromatic, Tip the minced chili and cook briefly.
Add the chicken and cook till the chicken changes the color. Use a wooden spoon and break the chicken to small lumps. Add the sauces, mix well.
Add the basil leaves, cook till the leaves wilted and fragrant. Mix well and turn off the heat and serve hot with Thai Jasmine rice.
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Very few ingredients …beautiful Thai chicken…really tempting!!!
really interesting recipe… i love your snaps with rice all the time… u seem to be an ardent rice lover, unlike me!! 😉
I am a big fan of Thai food and oh yes, lots of eating I did during my trips to Thailand. I have basic leaves growing in my garden and definitely a must try recipe. Love the punch and kick of spicy flavor.
we too have an authentic thai restaurant right opposite our flat building, and got to say..i love their food. this dish is soo lovely..wud love to try.
have a nice day n tc..
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A big fan of Thai food. This chicken recipe is great. Thanks for sharing.
Easy to make this one.. And guess it must be flavorful & finger licking one !
Very tempting thai chicken..
Love thai food and this dish is no exception. I agree, people of Thailand are so hospitable and sweet.
Such an easy recipe ! The name sounds funny as well 😉 beautiful pics Rekha!
Looks quite tempting Rekha, will try out this for sure.
Very tempting thai chicken. Love your clicks.