三杯鸡
San Bei Ji
3 Cups Chicken
originates from Taiwan.
It is made by cooking chicken with sesame oil, soya sauce and rice wine.
It is made by cooking chicken with sesame oil, soya sauce and rice wine.
It is a popular dish among the Malaysian Chinese.
In Singapore, this dish is available in most 'Joo Chow' Coffee Shops.
九层塔
In Singapore, this dish is available in most 'Joo Chow' Coffee Shops.
九层塔
Thai Basil
has been added to enhance its taste
because Basil has a very distinctive taste,
either you love it or you reject it!
Just like coriander, or Chinese Parsley,
many reject it because of its strong aroma!
If you are keen, here is the recipe:
San Bei Ji
3 parts each of:
sesame seed oil
soya sauce
cooking wine, shaoxing jiu (more if you like)
1 Chicken thigh, chop into bite size
few slices of old ginger
few slices of garlic
dark soya sauce, optional
sugar and salt to taste
some basil leaves, to be added before dishing up
some basil leaves, to be added before dishing up
1) while heating up sesame seed oil, add ginger and garlic slices
2) when fragrant, add chicken slices and let cook for awhile
3) turn the chicken over & continue cooking the other side
4) when almost done, add soya sauce, cooking wine & the rest of the seasoning to taste
5) stir fry and allow the liquid to reduce
6) add basil leaves and dish up, enjoy!
Note:
a) when served in a claypot, it is sizzling and fragrant
b) if basil leaves are not available, scallion or spring onions can be used.
Note:
a) when served in a claypot, it is sizzling and fragrant
b) if basil leaves are not available, scallion or spring onions can be used.
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