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Khao Mok Gai
Thai turmeric rice with chicken (Thai biryani)
Khao mok gai is the Thai version of biryani and comes from the Muslim community of southern Thailand. Rice and chicken cook together in one pot.
Turmeric colours the fragrant rice golden; a green dipping sauce with coriander and chilli adds freshness and heat – a festive, simple rice dish.
Servings4
Time70 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- Chicken pieces800 g
- Basmati or jasmine rice400 g
- Turmeric & curry powder1 tsp each
- Cumin, coriander, cardamomspices
- Onion, garlic, gingersome of each
- Chicken stock600 ml
- Coriander & chilli (dip)to serve
★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique
Preparation
Marinate the chicken with turmeric, curry powder and spices.
Fry onion, garlic and ginger, add the chicken.
Add washed rice and stock to the same pot.
Cook covered until rice and chicken are tender.
Serve with a green coriander-chilli dip and fried shallots.
Make it original
Turmeric, cardamom and jasmine rice for khao mok gai are in the Asia Boutique.