Thai Turmeric Chicken Rice (Khao Mok Gai) | Marion's Kitchen

Name: Thai Turmeric Chicken Rice (Khao Mok Gai) | Marion's Kitchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves; 3 coriander (cilantro) roots, roughly chopped; 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger; 1/2 cup Greek-style yoghurt; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tbsp mild curry powder; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 8 bone-in chicken pieces; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped; 2 cups jasmine rice; ¼ cup crispy fried shallots, plus extra to serve; 2½ cups chicken stock; 5 green cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 bay leaves; roughly chopped coriander, to serve; sweet chilli sauce to serve; sea salt; Mint sauce:; 1 bunch mint, leaves picked; ¼ cup coriander (cilantro) stems and leaves; 1 green birds’ eye chilli; 3 tbsp white vinegar; 1 tbsp finely grated ginger; 1 tsp sugar

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

1h 20m

Total Time

1h 35m

This Thai Turmeric Chicken Rice, also known as Khao Mok Gai, is a mouthwatering combination of tender chicken, fragrant jasmine rice, and an aromatic blend of herbs and spices. Topped with crispy fried shallots and served with a zesty mint sauce, this dish is a delightful taste of Thailand.

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