![]() ![]() Or for a simpler option, just add a side of plain chunks of tomato and cucumber which is a common side that’s added to plates in Thailand.Īs with all stir fries, this Thai recipe moves super fast once you start cooking – about 5 minutes. If you want to add a fresh side, try this Asian Slaw – it’s a great all rounder that goes with all Asian foods. Serve this over Jasmine rice or any other rice of choice. But not so much sauce that when you dish it up, it’s sitting in a pool of sauce which frankly is too salty and unnecessary because the flavours of this dish are so strong, you don’t need all that sauce. This recipe sticks more to the traditional way of cooking it with enough sauce to coat the stir fry and to soak the rice a bit (enough!). Thai Basil Chicken is often overly saucy when you get it from mid-standard restaurants outside of Thailand. (Sydney-siders, I found it in the dark depths of a Thai grocery store in the city, I had to ask for it and the store owner got it from the back!) In the video and photos, I’ve used Thai Holy Basil. Here’s a photo showing the difference between holy basil and Thai Basil. It’s actually quite hard to find even in Thai stores, so much so that most Thai restaurants just use ordinary Thai Basil and it’s the flavour that most people have become accustomed to. In actual fact, the authentic version of Thai Basil Chicken is Thai Holy Basilwhich is different to Thai Basil. Nowadays it’s fairly widely available in Australia in large grocery stores and green grocers (Coles, Woolies, Harris Farms). Thai Basil tastes like normal basil with a hint of aniseed flavour. Thai Basil is a key ingredient in this recipe, being the namesake and all. The best substitute for Thai Basil is normal basil. While it lacks the slight aniseed flavour that’s distinctly associated with this Thai dish, it is still very much worth making! The really nice thing about this Thai recipe is that you can get everything you need from the grocery store – at least, you can here in Australia! Here’s what you need for Thai Basil Chicken. It is truly just like what you get at (good) Thai restaurants and on the streets of Thailand! I usually can’t help it – even recipes from well respected chefs. Obviously, a Thai friend!Īnd it’s one of the few recipes that I haven’t tinkered with at all. This is a recipe I got from the mother of a friend way back when I was in uni. ![]() (That’s a nice insight into the immaturity that is me.) Just looking at these photos and writing up this post has me peeved that I’ll shortly be reheating leftovers instead of firing up the wok. If you’re feeling inspired, indulge in a Thai banquet at home with Chicken Satay Skewers, Thai Fish Cakes, Thai Green Curry or Red Curry, and Thai Fried Rice! BONUS: No hunting down unusual ingredients! ![]() Thai Basil Chicken is arguably the gold standard of Thai Chicken stir fries! An incredibly fast and easy Thai recipe that truly tastes just as good as you’ll get at your favourite restaurant, served over jasmine rice. ![]()
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