Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
330 g

Chicken thigh

diced

1 packet

Fresh basil

washed

3 clove

Garlic

thinly sliced

5 slice

Ginger

thin slices

3 piece

Red chili peppers

seeded, halved

2 tbsp

Sesame oil

2 tbsp

Soy sauce

2 tbsp

Cooking sake

0.5 tbsp

Crystal rock sugar

1 tsp

Oyster sauce

Step 1
~3 min

Peel and thinly slice the garlic.

Step 2
~3 min

Remove seeds from chili peppers and cut in half.

Step 3
~3 min

Wash and drain the fresh basil.

Step 4
~3 min

Heat sesame oil in a clay pot over low heat.

Step 5
~3 min

Add garlic and ginger to the pot and fry gently, ensuring they don't burn.

Step 6
~3 min

Fry until the garlic and ginger are fragrant and slightly golden.

Step 7
~3 min

Add the diced chicken thigh to the pot.

Step 8
~3 min

Stir-fry until the chicken changes color.

Step 9
~3 min

Add soy sauce, cooking sake, crystal rock sugar, and oyster sauce to the pot.

Step 10
~3 min

Simmer over medium heat, turning the chicken occasionally with chopsticks to prevent burning.

Step 11
~3 min

Continue simmering until the sauce reduces and the chicken browns.

Step 12
~3 min

Add the fresh basil to the pot.

Step 13
~3 min

Stir well to combine the basil with the chicken and sauce.

Step 14
~3 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be partially prepped ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (Basil, Garlic, Ginger)
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed rice.

Pair with a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed Rice
Stir-fried Bok Choy

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Taiwan

Cultural Significance

Popular Taiwanese home-style dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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