Mint Leaves Rice
Thai Thai - Rice

Mint Leaves Rice

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  4 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 chicken breast, sliced
  • • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • • 1 red shallot, thinly sliced
  • • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tsp roasted rice powder
  • • 1 bird's eye chili, sliced
  • • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cook the rice; toast raw rice in a dry pan and grind to a coarse powder.

2
Phase 2

Poach the chicken slices in simmering water until just cooked, then drain.

3
Phase 3

Toss the warm chicken with lime juice, fish sauce, shallot, and chili.

4
Phase 4

Fold in the mint leaves and roasted rice powder, then serve over steamed rice with sesame seeds on top.