Quick Thai Basil Chicken with Rice

Ingredients

• 160 gRice
• 320 mlWater
• 2 gSalt
• 300 gGround chicken
• 15 mlSunflower oil
• 3 cloveGarlic
• 1 pcsChili
• 1 pcsOnion
• 25 gBasil
• 30 mlSoy sauce
• 15 mlFish sauce
• 20 gOyster sauce
• 8 gSugar
• 15 mlLime juice
• 6 gCornstarch

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the rice

   • Rinse the rice
   • Bring to a boil with water
   • Cook covered on low heat
   • Let it rest briefly
   • Fluff with a fork
2. 2

   Mix the sauce

   • Whisk sauce ingredients together
   • Stir in cornstarch
   • Set aside
3. 3

   Prep aromatics

   • Finely chop garlic
   • Slice chili into rings
   • Cut onion into wedges
4. 4

   Sear the chicken

   • Heat the wok until very hot
   • Heat the oil
   • Stir-fry the chicken until crumbly
   • Let it lightly brown
5. 5

   Toast aromatics

   • Toast aromatics briefly
   • Let them become fragrant
6. 6

   Reduce the sauce

   • Pour in the sauce
   • Bring to a boil
   • Simmer briefly
   • Stir until thickened
7. 7

   Fold in basil

   • Roughly tear the basil
   • Fold it in
   • Let it wilt briefly
   • Serve with rice