Gai Pad Prik Pao Recipe (Chicken Chili Paste Stir-Fry)

Nguyên liệu

• oil (as needed for deep-frying)
• 10 oz or 1 1/4 cups chicken (thin slices)
• 4 tablespoons tempura flour
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Thai chili paste (see notes)
• 1/2 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
• 1 cup onion (sliced)
• 1 stalk of green onions
• 2 large chili peppers (optional, I used prik chi fa chilies)

Cách làm

1. 1

   Start by cutting your chicken into bite-sized pieces. Pat them dry.

2. 2

   Coat the chicken pieces with tempura flour.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a wok or a pot of oil to 350°F (175°C). Carefully lower the battered chicken into the hot oil and fry the chicken until golden and cooked through.

4. 4

   Drain on a wire rack or on paper towels to remove excess oil.

5. 5

   Heat a wok or pan over medium heat. Add your garlic and chili paste, frying and stirring constantly until it becomes fragrant.

6. 6

   Add water, oyster sauce, light soy, and sugar to the pan and continue to stir until all ingredients are well mixed.

7. 7

   Toss in your prepped vegetables, onions, green onions, bell peppers, and the optional chilies. Coat them with the paste and continue to cook until soft to your liking.

8. 8

   Add the pre-fried chicken to the wok. Stir thoroughly to coat the chicken in the prik pao paste. Garnish with green onions and remove the dish from heat. Serve asap with rice.