Gai Pad Prik Khing (Chicken And Vegetables)
3 tablespoon peanut oil
1 cup chicken cut into bite-sized piece
1 cup veggies (cabbage, long beans, or broccoli)
3 tablespoon red curry paste
4 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
This is the second of my pair of confusing recipes: consider the literal meaning gai = chicken
pad = stir-fried prik = chile khing = ginger so its chicken stir-fried with chilies and ginger,
right? Unfortunately, in this case, its wrong. How the name came about I don't know, but the dish
is essentially chicken stir fried with veggies. Even more puzzling it doesn't have either ginger or
chilies in the ingredient list! Unlike gai pad khing, which is cooked at smoking point, this dish
is cooked at medium high - any more heat and the vegetables will be cremated! As with gai pad khing
this dish can also be made with pork or beef. This is a good dish for those who don't like really
hot food, as it can easily be prepared with less curry paste. Finally, if you can't find Thai red
curry paste, you could use a little Indian curry powder, blended in some coconut cream. Though the
flavor is undoubtedly different, it is quite acceptable. ingredients.
Method: Stir fry the curry paste for a short while, until the mixture becomes aromatic, and a
little oil is driven out of the paste by the cooking process. Add the chicken and stir fry briefly,
until it just begins to turn whitish. Add the remaining ingredients, stir until it is heated
through, and taste for flavor balance. Serve with steamed rice, and garnish with lime and basil
leaves. Recipe By: Muoi Khuntilanont
Yield: 1
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