Name: Gai Tod (Thai - Main Course )
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: Chicken - 500 g (500 g); Garlic - 4 cloves (4 cloves); Soy Sauce - 2 tbsp (2 tbsp); Fish Sauce - 1 tbsp (1 tbsp); Rice Flour - ½ cup (½ cup); Cornstarch - ½ cup (½ cup); Baking Powder - 1 tsp (1 tsp); Salt - 1 tsp (1 tsp); Oil - for frying (for frying)

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Gai Tod (Thai - Main Course) Recipe

Gai Tod is a popular Thai street food dish that features crispy fried chicken. The chicken is marinated in a combination of garlic, soy sauce, and spices, and then deep-fried to achieve a golden and crunchy exterior. It is often served with sticky rice or as part of a rice-based meal.

Ingredients:

Chicken - 1 lb (500 g)
Garlic - 4 cloves
Soy Sauce - 2 tbsp
Fish Sauce - 1 tbsp
Rice Flour - 2.5 oz (½ cup)
Cornstarch - 2.5 oz (½ cup)
Baking Powder - 1 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Oil - for frying

Instructions

Cut chicken into small pieces and make sure they are dry.
In a bowl, mix together garlic, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Add chicken and mix well.
In a separate bowl, mix together rice flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
Dip chicken pieces in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Heat oil in a large frying pan or wok. When hot, add chicken pieces and fry until golden and crispy.
Remove chicken from pan and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve hot.

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