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Khao Mok Gai (Thai - Main Course) Recipe

Khao Mok Gai is a Thai version of chicken biryani. It features fragrant and flavorful yellow rice cooked with chicken, a blend of spices, and served with a side of cucumber salad. The dish has a rich aroma and offers a delightful combination of tender chicken and aromatic rice.
Ingredients:
  • Basmati Rice - - (2 cups)
  • Water - - (3 cups)
  • Bone-in Chicken - - (4 pieces (500g))
  • Salt - - (1 tsp)
  • Vegetable oil - - (2 tbsp)
  • Shallots - 0.5 cup (6)
  • Garlic cloves - 1 tbsp (6)
  • Ginger root - 1 tsp (3 cm)
  • Thai green chili - - (1)
  • Turmeric - - (1 tsp)
  • Coriander seeds - - (1 tsp)
  • Cumin seeds - - (1 tsp)
  • Cinnamon stick - - (1)
  • Cardamom pods - - (5)
  • Bay leaves - - (2)
  • Coconut milk - - (1 cup)
  • Cucumber - - (1)
  • Carrots - - (2)
  • White vinegar - - (2 tbsp)
  • Sugar - - (1 tbsp)
  • Salt - - (1/2 tsp)
Instructions
  • Rinse the basmati rice in cold water, then soak it for 30 minutes.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover the pot, and let the chicken cook for 30 minutes or until it is fully cooked.
  • In a bowl, mix the sliced cucumber and grated carrots with white vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  • Serve the cooked yellow rice on a plate with the chicken on top.
  • Garnish with some fried shallots and serve with the cucumber salad.
  • In a pot, bring the water and salt to a boil, then add the soaked rice.
  • Simmer the rice for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked.
  • In another pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced shallots, garlic cloves, and ginger root.
  • Stir and cook until the shallots are translucent.
  • Add the chopped Thai green chili, turmeric, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and bay leaves.
  • Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken pieces and stir until they are fully coated with spices.

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