Pad Kra Pao Gai (Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry)

Ingredients

• 20.7 gOil
• 40 gChili
• 15 gGarlic
• 500 gChicken
• 125 gBean
• 30 gFish sauce
• 45 gOyster sauce
• 0.3 gSugar
• 6 gBasil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preparation

   • Heat 1½ tbsp cooking oil in a large pan or wok over high heat until hot.
   • Add 5–10 Thai chilis (about 8) and 5 cloves finely chopped garlic to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 10 seconds until aromatic.
   • Add 500 g lean minced chicken and stir-fry with a spatula until nearly cooked (about 2–3 minutes).
   • When the chicken is nearly done, add 125 g finely chopped green beans and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes.
   • Add 2 tbsp fish sauce, 3 tbsp oyster sauce and a pinch of sugar. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until combined.
   • Turn off the heat, add 15–20 Thai or sweet basil leaves and stir for about 5 seconds.
   • Serve with rice and optionally top with a fried egg.