Laotian Steamed Spicy Chicken Recipes

LAOTIAN GRILLED CHICKEN (PING GAI)

Steps:

• Grind peppercorns coarsely using a mortar and pestle, electric grinder, or spice mill.
• Chop cilantro finely and transfer to a mixing bowl. Stir in the freshly ground pepper, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, oil, and cayenne. Add chicken thighs and toss by hand until completely coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for 4 to 12 hours.
• Combine rice vinegar, lime juice, garlic, sambal, fish sauce, cilantro, and honey to make the dipping sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Preheat grill for medium- to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place chicken thighs on the grill, discarding any excess marinade. Cover and grill until thighs spring back to the touch, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 155 degrees F (68 degrees C). Slice and serve with the dipping sauce.

LAOTIAN STEAMED SPICY CHICKEN

Steps:

• To make Spice paste: soak the chillies in hot water for 30 minutes or until soft; drain. Place the softened chilies and salt in a food processor and process until a smooth paste is formed. Add all the other paste ingredients one at a time while continuing to run the processor.
• Combine the coconut cream, brown sugar, fish sauce in a large bowl. Add the spice paste and stir together until well combined.
• Stir in the chicken strips.
• Select a round heatproof serving dish which will fit into a large, deep pan. Put the spinach onto the serving dish. Spoon the spicy chicken mixture over the spinach.
• Place a saucer or rack on the base of the pan and pour enough boing water to cover it. Place the dish on top of the saucer or each, cover the pan with a tight fitting lid and steam over medium heat for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
• Check from time to time that there is enough water in the pan.
• Serve with rice.

STEAMED SPICY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine minced chiken with curry paste, fish sauce, coconut milk, shredded coconut, lime leave/zest, pepper and beaten egg.
• Line a baking dish that will fit inside a steamer with banana leaves or aluminum foil.
• Place layers of green vegetables over the bottom.
• Cover with chicken mixture.
• Top with thick coconut cream.
• Garnish with coriander springs.
• Steam for 20 to 30 minutes.

EASY STEAM CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken and salt in a bowl. Evenly rub salt into chicken. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Rinse chicken and place in a pot fitted with a steamer basket over water. Bring water to a boil, and steam chicken until juices run clear, about 30 minutes.
• Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and cook until tender. Mix in garlic, and cook about 1 minute. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil, and remove from heat. Scoop over the chicken to serve. Garnish with cilantro.