Miller Homestead

In the Adirondacks, New York

Specialty Recipe

Phat Khi Mao Kai reu Mu
(Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken or Pork)

For information on Thai recipe ingredients, see Commonly Used Ingredients in Thai Food Recipes.

Ingredients

5 hot chilies

4 coriander roots

2 Tablespoons fish sauce

1 Tablespoon oyster sauce

2 Tablespoons cooking oil

5 cloves garlic

1/2 cup whole basil leaves (ka-prao)

1 teaspoon sugar

2 cups ground chicken or pork

Chicken stock

Pound the garlic, chilies, and coriander roots well in a mortar. Heat the oil in a wok. When the oil is hot, add the pounded chili mixture and stir fry. When the garlic is golden brown, add the meat and continue stirring and turning. When the meat is done, add the oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and enough chicken stock to give the dish some liquid. Add the basil leaves and stir. Serve with rice.

Serves: 4

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