Follow these steps for perfect results
Chicken thigh
diced
Fresh basil
washed
Garlic
thinly sliced
Ginger
thin slices
Red chili peppers
seeded, halved
Sesame oil
Soy sauce
Cooking sake
Crystal rock sugar
Oyster sauce
Peel and thinly slice the garlic.
Remove seeds from chili peppers and cut in half.
Wash and drain the fresh basil.
Heat sesame oil in a clay pot over low heat.
Add garlic and ginger to the pot and fry gently, ensuring they don't burn.
Fry until the garlic and ginger are fragrant and slightly golden.
Add the diced chicken thigh to the pot.
Stir-fry until the chicken changes color.
Add soy sauce, cooking sake, crystal rock sugar, and oyster sauce to the pot.
Simmer over medium heat, turning the chicken occasionally with chopsticks to prevent burning.
Continue simmering until the sauce reduces and the chicken browns.
Add the fresh basil to the pot.
Stir well to combine the basil with the chicken and sauce.
Serve hot.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of chili peppers to control the spiciness.
For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and sake for 30 minutes before cooking.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be partially prepped ahead of time.
Serve in the clay pot, garnished with extra fresh basil leaves.
Serve with steamed rice.
Pair with a side of stir-fried vegetables.
Balances the sweetness and savory flavors.
Clean and crisp to refresh the palate.
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Popular Taiwanese home-style dish.
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