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Really easy thai (ish) chicken dish. Portion size suits two. Three if you're sparrows.

Half kg boneless chicken thighs chopped into chunks

1 TB oyster sauce
1 TB fish sauce
1 TB soy sauce
1 1/2 TB brown sugar
4 minced garlic cloves
1 long thai chilli (chopped)
2 TB finely diced onion

1 cup basil leaves

Combined the sauces, sugar, garlic, chilli and onion in a bowl.

Pour half the mixture over the chicken and really mix it in with your hands, make sure it's well coated. Then let rest for about 10 min.

Add about 1 to 2 TB of oil to a hot wok (frying pan will do if you don't have) and tip in the marinated chicken. Fry until starts to brown.

Turn down the heat to about half and tip in the reserved marinade. Let this thicken away and eventually it will start to caramelise. (you'll notice the pan getting a little sticky as you stir.)

When you get to that sticky point turn OFF the heat and tip in your cup of torn basil leaves. Stir for a minute of so so they are wilted and well mixed in.

Can serve with just a bit of rice but I had with some Bok Choi and an asian style fried egg.

About 20 min from start to finish. No excuses. (taste is better than the pic)

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Yummy, your dish looks and sounds delicious. I'm going to give it a try as soon as I can harvest some bok choy and basil from my garden later this spring.
 

Need to dust it off and unbox it. Instant pot would leave you more time for regular pot.
My dear Jimi Escobar, I always have time for regular pot that's why I have a slow cooker and dutch oven but soon enough when I'm too busy getting tan then I will put my Instant pot to work and I will make sure to take a pic of my meal just for you :)
 
What did you ended up using? I encountered the same issue the other day but the other way around. I I ended up with a metric recipe and had to look for one with "cups as that's measurement that it is use here in the US.
As you can see, they're not exactly a regular size. lol A bit disappointed to be honest, the taste was OK but they were more of a cake consistency than a hard biscuit. If I make them again I'd spread the mixture more thinly. I'll probably use the biscuits for a cheesecake or trifle.

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Back on firmer ground, these are lovely and much quicker to cook than a fruit cake. I used double the amount of fruit with added cherries.


 

As you can see, they're not exactly a regular size. lol A bit disappointed to be honest, the taste was OK but they were more of a cake consistency than a hard biscuit. If I make them again I'd spread the mixture more thinly. I'll probably use the biscuits for a cheesecake or trifle.

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Back on firmer ground, these are lovely and much quicker to cook than a fruit cake. I used double the amount of fruit with added cherries.


Does size really matter? ;) The unfortunate aspect is that it was more cake than biscuit but at least you gave it a try and now know how to best make use of them.

I'm making these mini fruit cakes tomorrow for my daughter. Thanks for the recipe.

Btw, did you know this trick about applying a crumb coat before frosting a cake to avoid getting crumbs on the buttercream? I didn't.

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One thing I always "struggle" with is stuff sticking to my knife when cutting potatoes. I read something one time but can't recall how to keep them from sticking
I encountered similar issues not just with potatoes but sometimes zucchini or cucumber sticking to the knives. I have read that it depends on the angle, cutting board placement, and keeping the blades sharp and clean but I wonder if anyone else has some suggestions.

I'm actually on the search for a good set of kitchen knives. Do you have a brand that you would suggest?
 

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