Welcome back, my fellow culinary enthusiasts, to another exciting episode of 'Kitchen Chronicles.' Today, we transport ourselves to the lively street-food scene of Bangkok, Thailand. Our recipe for today - an iconic, fragrant, and utterly delicious Thai Basil Chicken (or substitute Turkey as preferred).
This dish, known as Pad Krapow, is a true staple in Thai cooking, celebrated for its balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors enlivened with the freshness of holy basil. Better yet, it's incredibly easy to make, allowing us all to bring a taste of Thailand into our homes. Ingredients: - 1 lb ground chicken or turkey - 1 onion, diced - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 2 bird's eye chilis (optional, adjust to personal heat tolerance) - 2 tablespoons fish sauce - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce - 1 teaspoon sugar - 2 cups Thai holy basil (use regular basil if unavailable) - Steamed jasmine rice for serving Now that we're set, let's teleport to Thailand in body and spirit! 1. Let's begin by heating a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken (or turkey) and cook until brown. Drain any excess fat. 2. Stir in the onion, garlic, and bird's eye chilis if using. Saute until the onions are translucent and aromatic. 3. Next, mix in the fish sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes for the flavors to meld together. 4. In the end, add in the holy basil and stir until it's wilted and the entire dish is beautifully fragrant. 5. To serve, plate up some warm jasmine rice, then top it with the Thai basil chicken or turkey. And voilà – flavorful and traditional Thai Basil Chicken or Turkey cooked in the comfort of your own kitchen. Spice it up or tone it down, play around with the flavors to suit your palate. Make sure to serve it hot, and pair it with a simple steamed rice to provide a cooling contrast to the dish's heat. Join me again for the next culinary adventure in our 'Kitchen Chronicles.' Until then, keep exploring, and as always, happy cooking!
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