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Khao Mok Gai (ข้าวหมกไก่) – Thai Chicken Biryani
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Khao Mok Gai (ข้าวหมกไก่) – Thai Chicken Biryani
Laura Chen
4
20 minutes
60 minutes
550
Thai
Main course
Khao Mok Gai is the Thai counterpart to Indian biryani. It is made of fragrant yellow rice cooked with juicy chicken, spices and fresh herbs. The dish layers many flavors and is a popular feast in Thailand.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast
- 400 g basmati rice
- 960 ml water
- 2 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cardamom pods
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 star anise
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- 1 tsp saffron threads, soaked in warm water
Instructions
- Wash the rice thoroughly and drain.
- Heat the oil in a large pot, add the onions, garlic, cinnamon stick, cardamom, star anise and bay leaves and fry until the onions are golden brown.
- Add the turmeric, curry powder and tomatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken breast and fry for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned on the outside.
- Add the rice and water, stir well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, add the saffron water and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
- Take the pot off the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.
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