World Flavors Cookbook

Gai Pad Med Mamuang (Chicken with Cashews)

A popular Thai-Chinese stir-fry of crispy chicken, toasted cashew nuts, and dried chilies in a savory-sweet sauce.

Cuisine: Thailand

Ingredients

• 300g chicken breast, cubed
• 1/2 cup toasted cashew nuts
• 5 dried chilies, fried
• 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, sliced
• Sauce: 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar

Instructions

1. Lightly flour and fry the chicken until golden. Set aside.
2. Stir-fry garlic, onion, and bell pepper until soft.
3. Add the chicken, cashews, and dried chilies back to the pan.
4. Add the sauce mixture and toss over high heat for 1 minute.
5. Serve with jasmine rice.