Kaeng ped cai

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
-J.Applebury GENIE
4largesWhole chicken breasts
2tablespoonsPeanut oil
1tablespoonDried hot chiles; crushed
6Cloves garlic; minced
1teaspoonPaprika
¼teaspoonLemon rind; grated
¼teaspoonShrimp paste or anchovy paste
teaspoonCaraway seed
¼teaspoonGround coriander
½teaspoonSugar
2cupsCoconut milk
4Green onions; chopped
1teaspoonFresh coriander; chopped
1Red bell pepper; seeded and cut into thin strips
Salt, to taste
Steamed rice; to accompany

Directions

Bone chicken breasts, remove skin (reserve for stock or another future use), and cut breasts into strips ¼" wide and 2" long.

In a large wok or skillet, heat oil until it is almost smoking. Add chiles, garlic, paprika, lemon rind, shrimp paste, caraway, ground coriander, and sugar, and stir rapidly for 1 minute. Add chicken breasts and stir-fry until evenly coated with seasonings and hot throughout (about 2 minutes).

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in green onions, fresh coriander, and bell pepper. Season to taste with salt. Immediately remove from heat. Serve with hot steamed rice.

Serves 6.

J.APPLEBURY [AppleDebbie]