Gai Hor Bai Toey (Thai Pandan-Wrapped Chicken)
- 1 thigh Chicken thigh
- 5 Pandan leaves (called "bai toey" in Thai)
- 4 Cilantro root
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 piece Ginger
- 2 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp Fish sauce
- 1 tbsp Milk
- 1 pinch Umami seasoning
- 1 Egg white
- 1 Sweet chilli sauce
- 6 Peanuts
- 1/2 Cucumber
- Crush the garlic, and ginger with a mortar and pestle.
- Grind the sesame seeds to a 80-90 percent grind.
- Combine the egg white and milk in a bowl, mix well, then add the crushed ingredients, and nampla, and stir it up.
- Chop the chicken thigh into bite-sized pieces, add them to the bowl, then allow the flavors to blend.
- Cut the pandan leaves in half, then wrap the chicken (chimaki-style) by tying it in a knot-like fashion.
- Return the chicken to the marinade, and for best results, let it sit in the refrigerator for a day.
- If you're in a hurry, marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Steam in a steamer.
- Crush the peanuts and finely chop the cucumbers and add them to the chili sauce, then it's ready.
- Once the chicken finishes steaming, it's done!
- Unwrap the chicken, dip it in the sauce, and enjoy.
- Here is what they look like steamed.
- These are "bai toey" or pandan leaves.
thigh, cilantro, clove garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, sauce, milk, egg, sweet chilli sauce, peanuts, cucumber
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/155994-gai-hor-bai-toey-thai-pandan-wrapped-chicken (may not work)