Stir Fry Cashew Chicken (Kai Pad Med Ma-Muang)

Stir Fry Cashew Chicken, is one of the top ten Thai dish that is quite popular among Thais & the Foreigners as well. This is basically a Chinese influenced Thai dish, as it came from China and gradually became part of Thai Cuisine with a little variation. Once prepared it not only looks great but taste quite delicious as well. Here is the recipe to prepare this stir fry dish…

Ingredients:

·         Chicken Breast (boneless) – 250 gms

·         Cashew Nut  – 50 gms

·         Capsicum (Red)–10 gms

·         Capsicum (Yellow)–10 gms

·         Capsicum (Green)–10 gms

·         Garlic Cloves (Chopped) – 4 Nos

·         Dry Red Chili (Long) – 1 (Cut into quarters)

·         All Purpose Flour – 1 tbsp

·         Soya Sauce – 2 tbsp

·         Oyster Sauce – 2 tbsp

·         Fish Sauce – 1 tbsp

·         Chili Paste – ½ tbsp

·         Salt as per taste

·         Palm Sugar – 1 tbsp

·         Cooking Oil – 3 tbsp

Preparation Method:

Ø  Cut the Chicken breast into small cubes and marinate them with 1 tbsp of Soya Sauce, ½ tbsp Palm Sugar and little Salt for 10 mins.

Ø  Deseed and cut Capsicums & Onion into diced shapes.

Ø  Heat 2 tbsp Oil in a Wok; fry the Cashew Nuts till they are golden brown; Remove them and put on an oil soaking paper; then Fry Red Chili and keep aside.

Ø  Mix Chicken Pieces with all purpose Flour and fry them till they turns light brown; take them out and put on an oil soaking paper and keep aside.

Ø  Meanwhile, take a bowl and add Oyster Sauce, Fish Sauce, 1 tbsp Soya Sauce, ½ tbsp Palm Sugar & l tbsp Water and mix well; the Sauce is ready to add.

Ø   Now heat 1 tbsp of Oil in the same wok; add Chopped Garlic & sauté for a minute, then add Onion & Capsicum and stir for couple of minutes.

Ø  Then add Fried Chicken Pieces, Cashew Nuts & Chili; then seasoned them with the prepared Sauce & mix well; finally Stir fry it for another 2-3 minutes.

Ø  Now the “Sir Fry Cashew Chicken” is ready. Serve hot.

Stir Fry Cashew Chicken is well served with Steamed Rice.