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
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Chop the Thai chilies and crush the garlic. Rinse and set aside the Thai basil leaves.
- 2
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.
- 3
Add Ground Chicken
Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Stir-fry until the chicken is fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- 4
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.
- 5
- 6
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.