Basil Chicken (Phat Kaphrao) - OLDWAYS - Cultural Food Traditions OLDWAYS – Cultural Food Traditions

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
• 1 large egg, optional
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic, about 3 cloves
• 3 tablespoons finely sliced shallots, about 2 medium shallots
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
• 6 fresh Thai chilis, minced (adjust with different chilis or the amount to achieve desired heat/spice preference)
• 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed and cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 2 cups Thai or other basil leaves, roughly chopped
• 2 cups cooked brown rice