Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow) with Jasmine Rice

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup cooked Jasmine rice
• 6 oz Ground chicken
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp grated Fresh ginger
• 1 tsp Thai chili (or red pepper flakes)
• 1.5 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Fish sauce
• 1 tsp Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 cup leaves Thai basil (or regular basil)
• 1 tbsp Neutral oil
• 1 large Egg (optional, for topping)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook jasmine rice if not already cooked.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice; set aside.

3. 3

   Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, then garlic and ginger; stir 20–30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add ground chicken. Cook 6–8 minutes, breaking up, until browned and cooked through.

5. 5

   Stir in chili, then pour in sauce mixture. Simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy and thick.

6. 6

   Turn off heat and fold in basil until wilted.

7. 7

   Optional: fry or poach an egg and place over the chicken. Serve over rice.