Chicken with Chilli and Basil กะเพราไก่ไข่ดาว.

Chicken with Chilli and Basil กะเพราไก่ไข่ดาว.

Arguably the most eaten and the most popular Thai street food dish. Seriously flavoursome and intensely spicy. Almost all restaurants in Thailand will feature this dish, with all types of meat and vegetarian alternatives. The cooking process is unbelievably simple so get ready to be surprised by the complexity of the taste...AmaZinG! I am having a deep fried egg with my share to give some relief from the heat. A large bowl of oxtail soup is also a delicious accompaniment.

 Serves 4.

   For the spices.

In a pestle and mortar, pound 

-4 large cloves of garlic,

-as many hot chillies as you dare (around 10 in mine),

-1tsp sea salt.

Pound well to combine.

   For the chicken.

800g free range chicken breast, roughly minced.

   For the sauce.

In a bowl, put in

-1/2tsp caster sugar,

-2tbsp soy sauce,

-2tbsp oyster sauce,

-1tbsp black soy sauce,

-1tsp fish sauce.

Mix well and leave aside.

   For the basil.

-60g washed basil leaves.

In a large wok, on high heat, with a tablespoon of vegetable oil, add

-the spices.

Cook, stirring for 30 seconds or so, add

-chicken.

Stir fry to coat the chicken in the spices until almost cooked through, add

-the sauce.

Stir well to combine, add

-basil leaves.

Continue to cook for 30 seconds or so.

Serve with rice and fried egg.