Stir-Fried Chicken with Ginger (Gai Pad King): ไก่ผัดขิง
Kai Pad King (Stir Fried Ginger with Chicken) is a simple yet flavorful dish with Chinese origins. The spicy flavor of ginger enhances the chicken, making it a quick and easy option for a delicious meal. This dish is perfect for a fast lunch, served over rice.
Ingredients:
- 150 g chicken, cut into small pieces
- 50 g shredded ginger
- 80 g sliced shallots or onion
- 50 g mushrooms, sliced
- 15 g long onion, cut into pieces
- 5 g garlic cloves, minced
- Carrot, cut into strips (and baby corn or any other vegetables)
- A few chilies or red pepper (to taste)
- Oil for stir-frying
- Soy sauce (for seasoning)
- Oyster sauce
- Sugar (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Dark soy sauce
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Clean and prepare all vegetables and chicken. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and onions along with any hard vegetables like carrots and baby corn. Stir well until fragrant.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Add the chicken pieces, shredded ginger, and mushrooms to the pan. Mix well to combine.
- Add Seasonings:
- Begin adding the sauces: first, soy sauce and dark soy sauce. Mix well. Then add sugar, oyster sauce, and a little bit of water. Keep stirring until the chicken is cooked through. Taste the mixture; add more seasoning if desired.
- Finish with Vegetables:
- Once the chicken is cooked to your liking, add any remaining vegetables (such as long onions and chilies). Stir for a short time until everything is heated through, then turn off the heat.
- Serve:
- Serve hot over rice and enjoy your delicious Stir Fried Chicken with Ginger!
