Gai Basil Recipe
Ground chicken sauteed with fresh Thai chilies, crushed garlic, Thai basil, served with rice topped with a crispy fried egg.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
Chop the Thai chilies and crush the garlic. Rinse and set aside the Thai basil leaves.
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the crushed garlic and chopped Thai chilies, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add Ground Chicken
Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Stir-fry until the chicken is fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Season the Chicken
Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar to the chicken mixture. Stir well and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add in the Thai basil leaves and stir until wilted.
Serve
To serve, place a portion of cooked rice on a plate, top with the chicken mixture, and place a crispy fried egg on top.
