A little miso goes a long way, melting into the sauce for rich, savoury umami, while doubanjiang adds a gentle kick and Thai basil brings it all to life ๐ฟ๐ฅ
You may have noticed I simply switch up the protein, ground beef, tofu, chicken, and it still works every time! ๐๐ป๐ฅ
As long as thereโs plenty of fresh Thai basil, youโre good to go ๐ฟ๐๐ป
Spicy Chicken Basil Stir-Fry
๐๐ป Main
โข Chicken thighs, about 300g, cut into small pieces
โข A handful of Thai basil ๐ฟ (or any basil)
๐๐ป Chicken Marinade
โข Soy sauce, about 1 tsp (Lee Kum Kee)
โข Sesame oil, about 1 tsp (Ottogi)
โข White pepper powder, about ยผ tsp
โข Potato starch, about 1 tsp
๐๐ป Aromatics:
โข 3 cloves garlic, minced
โข Minced ginger, about 1 tbsp
โข 3 shallots, sliced
โข ยผ onion, chopped
๐๐ป Sauce & Cooking:
โข Doubanjiang, 1 tsp (Lee Kum Kee)
โข White miso, 1 tsp (Hikari)
โข Soy sauce, about 1 tsp (Lee Kum Kee)
โข Sweet soy sauce, about 1 tsp (Lee Kum Kee)
๐๐ป To Serve:
Serve with warm rice, top with a crispy fried egg, then finish with fresh chopped green onions and a sprinkle of crushed toasted sesame seeds ๐๐๐ป๐