Minced Chicken Rice
Thai Thai - Rice

Minced Chicken Rice

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups jasmine rice, steamed
  • • 350g minced chicken
  • • 1 cup Thai basil leaves
  • • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 5 bird's eye chilies, pounded
  • • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • • 1 tsp sugar
  • • 1 egg, fried

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cook the rice; pound the garlic and chilies into a coarse paste.

2
Phase 2

Fry the chili-garlic paste in hot oil until fragrant.

3
Phase 3

Add the minced chicken and stir-fry over high heat until fully cooked.

4
Phase 4

Season with fish sauce, dark soy, and sugar; splash in a little water and simmer briefly.

5
Phase 5

Toss in the Thai basil off the heat, then serve over rice with a crispy fried egg on top.