I love Asian food. Not the boiled intestines or the congealed blood so much, but on the whole Asian food is pretty amazing. It’s spicy and fresh and has tons of flavor. And it’s about a dollar a plate, typically, which is an added bonus.
Two weeks ago, my friend Deb had one of the cooks from our favorite local Asian joints {video of it here!} come to her house and teach us a few recipes. The simplest was the recipe for Asian Basil Chicken, which we typically eat more than once a week. The ingredients are fairly easy to get, and even I can replicate it.
Not that I am all Barefoot Contessa, but I did a quick video with my daughter of how to make this dish. And I had just hopped out of the shower and I ramble, but in case you need a visual– there you go. {On a side note, I have learned that if I wait for everything to be “perfect” in a vlog–my hair, setting, clean space, kids busy, etc.– then said vlog usually just doesn’t happen.} Anyway . . .
Asian Basil Chicken
Ingredients: 2 packages of minced chicken, 10 cloves of garlic, 10 small green spicy peppers, oil, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, rice, a truckload of basil {small salad bowl size}
Directions: Chop the garlic and green peppers very finely. Saute in a little oil. Add chicken {or pork or veggie substitute} to pan and cook. When chicken is cooked, add equal parts fish sauce and sugar {1.5- 2 tbls} and then 6 – 8 shakes of soy sauce. Stir a bit. Then add the basil until basil is wilted. Serve with jasmine rice.
What’s your favorite international dish to make? Share the recipe?
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