Gai Hor Bai Toey (Thai Chicken in Pandan Leaves)

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THAI CUISINE

GAI HOR BAI TOEY ( THAI CHICKEN IN PANDAN LEAVES)

Ingredients

 500 grams (half kilo) chicken legs and thighs (DO NOT USE CHICKEN BREAST)
 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped coriander or wansuy leaves and stems
 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
 3/4 teaspoon white peppercorns
 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 1 tablespoon chinese cooking wine
 1 tablespoon sesame oil
 1 tablespoon milk
 30 pandan leaves, cleaned well

Sauce

 4 tablespoons water
 2 teaspoons soy sauce
 2 tablespoons brown sugar
 a small slice (about 1/2 teaspoon) :ginger:
 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1. Cut the chicken into 2″ chunks, leaving the skin on.


2. Smash the garlic, peppercorns & cilantro/coriander roots together in a stone mortar and
pestle to make a paste.
3. Transfer to a bowl. Add soy sauces, sugar, cooking wine, sesame oil and milk. Mix well.
4. Add the chicken and mix well. Cover and marinate for an hour or more in the
refrigerator.
5. Dry roast the sesame seeds in a pan on medium-low heat until browned and set aside
(optional).
6. In a saucepan, simmer the sauce ingredients on medium-low heat until thicker, about 5
minutes.
7. When the chicken is finished marinating, create little ‘pandan-leaf’ packets. Add one
piece of chicken per leaf packet.
8. Fry the leaf packet on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes per side, until brown.
9. Top the sauce with the sesame seeds and serve.

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