| Ingredients | Direction |
|---|---|
| 8 oz generous 1 cup jasmine rice 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes 1-3/4 cups canned coconut milk 1-3/4 oz block creamed coconut, chopped 2-3 cilantro roots, chopped thinly pared rind of 1 lemon 1 fresh green chile, seeded and chopped 3 fresh Thai basil leaves 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp oil 3 eggs, beaten fresh chives sprigs fresh cilantro, for the garnish |
1. Cook the rice in boiling water for 12-15 minutes, drain well, then let cook and chill in the refrigerator overnight. 2. Put the chicken into a pan and cover with the coconut milk. Add the creamed coconut, cilantro roots, lemon rind, and chile, and bring to a boil. Let simmer 8-10 minutes, until the chicken is tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the basil and fish sauce. 3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wok and stir-fry the rice for 2-3 minutes. Pour in the eggs and stir until they have cooked and mixed with the rice. Line 4 small ovenproof bowls or ramekins with plastic wrap and pack with the rice. Turn out carefully onto serving plates and remove the plastic wrap. Garnish with long chives and sprigs of cilantro. Serve with the chicken. |