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Chicken with Basil

Monday, 26 May 2008

Description

"Holy" basil is widely available in Thai stores. The stems are purple and the leaves are pointed, distinguishing it from regular sweet basil. I actually prefer the flavor to "regular" basil—it’s slightly more bitter and fragrant, with a unique aroma. The basil doesn’t require much cooking, as too much heat makes it bitter and destroys the delicate flavor.

Ingredients

At a glance

Cuisine

Asian

Ingredient

Chicken

Cooking Method

Stir-Fry

Heat Level

Chile

Thai

Meal/Course

Dinner

Main Course

Serves

3 tablespoons oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 pound chicken breast, chopped coarsely
1 tablespoon fish sauce
4 fresh red chiles, sliced lengthwise
1 large bunch of Thai "holy" basil

Methods/steps

Heat the oil in a wok and fry the garlic until fragrant. Add the chicken breast, and cook over high heat for a few minutes. Add fish sauce and chiles and cook for a few minutes more. Add the basil and toss together until cooked.

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