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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

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.